Peperonata ~ Stewed bell peppers |

Ingredients

• 1 kg (2 lb) bell peppers, red and/or yellow
• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1-2 medium onions, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• basil, small handful, ripped up
• black olives, 15 (optional)
• 1 potato, cut into 1-inch cubes (optional)
• 2-3 cloves garlic, chopped coarsley
• coarse salt
• chili pepper, whole (optional)
• 1 cup white wine vinegar
• 250g (half lb) good canned tomatoes or ripe red tomatoes, chopped.