Spanish Pisto Manchego
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Pisto Manchego is like the Spanish version of French Ratatouille. It’s a flavorful stew made of vegetables and olive oil. A Mediterranean vegan-friendly option for your next brunch.
Course:
Appetizer, Breakfast, sauces
Cuisine:
Spanish
Keyword:
spanish pisto
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 149 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 medium-size green peppers
- 1 onion
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 big zucchini
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- ½ tbsp salt (plus more to taste)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Fried eggs (optional)
- Manchego cheese (optional)
Instructions
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Cut the green pepper and the onion into tiny cubes. Make sure the veggies are evenly cut. Also, cut the zucchini into medium size cubes.
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In a big pan, add the olive oil and heat over low heat. Toss the onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Stir and let it cook for 10 minutes.
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Toss the zucchini and cook over low heat for 10 more minutes until the zucchini is tender.
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Add the crushed tomatoes and season with salt and sugar. Stir and let it reduce for 10-15 minutes until you get a thick sauce (see the pictures for reference).
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Serve with a fried egg and manchego cheese (optional). Or let it chill and save for later.
Nutrition Facts
Spanish Pisto Manchego
Amount Per Serving
Calories 149
Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 1.4g9%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 7.5g
Sodium 155mg7%
Potassium 288mg8%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 2.9g12%
Sugar 7.2g8%
Protein 4.4g9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.