Spanish Pisto Manchego
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.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 149kcal
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
- 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.
- 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.
- Toss the zucchini and cook over low heat for 10 more minutes until the zucchini is tender.
- 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).
- Serve with a fried egg and manchego cheese (optional). Or let it chill and save for later.
Nutrition
Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4.4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7.5g | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 288mg | Fiber: 2.9g | Sugar: 7.2g