Sep 04 2026

Garden Recipe

Time30m
Serves3

Onion, green pepper, tomato, mushroom, gruyere

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Cheese & Dairy

Method

Vegetables

  1. 1

    Prepare vegetables

    Peel the onion and cut into thin half-moons. Core the green pepper, remove seeds and membranes, and cut into 1/4-inch strips. Core the tomatoes and cut into 1/2-inch dice. Wipe mushrooms with a damp cloth, trim stems if needed, and slice mushrooms about 1/4-inch thick.

  2. 2

    Mince garlic

    Peel and finely mince 2 cloves of garlic and set aside.

Cooking & Assembly

  1. 3

    Sweat onion and pepper

    Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter. When the butter foams, add the sliced onion and green pepper. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent and the pepper is tender, about 6–8 minutes.

  2. 4

    Add mushrooms and garlic

    Push the onion and pepper to the side, increase heat to medium-high, add the sliced mushrooms and a pinch of salt. Cook without stirring for 2 minutes to allow browning, then stir and cook 2–3 more minutes until mushrooms are golden. Add the minced garlic and cook 30–45 seconds until fragrant.

  3. 5

    Add tomatoes and seasoning

    Add the diced tomatoes, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp dried thyme to the pan. Stir to combine and simmer for 2–3 minutes just to warm the tomatoes and blend flavors. If the mixture seems dry, add a drizzle (about 1 tsp) of olive oil or a splash of water.

  4. 6

    Finish with lemon and adjust seasoning

    Turn off the heat and stir in 1 tsp lemon juice (optional) and adjust salt and pepper to taste.

Cheese & Serving

  1. 7

    Melt gruyère

    Sprinkle the 1 cup grated gruyère evenly over the hot vegetable mixture in the skillet. Cover the pan with a lid for 1–2 minutes over low heat to allow the cheese to melt. Alternatively, transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish and broil 1–2 minutes until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned—watch closely to avoid burning.

  2. 8

    Garnish and serve

    Remove lid or from oven. Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (if using) over the top. Serve hot as a side, over toasted bread as an open-faced sandwich, or with grilled protein. Recipe yields 2–3 servings.

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