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Pisto Manchego (Spanish Vegetable Stew)
Pisto Manchego is Spain’s version of ratatouille, a vibrant vegetable stew made with tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, and onions, all simmered together in olive oil. Often served with a fried egg on top, it’s a healthy and flavorful dish that embodies the essence of Spanish cuisine. Perfect as a side dish or light main course, it’s particularly popular in the region of La Mancha.
40 min
Ingredients
Serves 4
| Qty | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Tomatoes Zucchini (medium-sized) Red bell pepper Green bell pepper Onion Garlic cloves Olive oil Salt and pepper Eggs | 4 ripe 2 1 1 1 2 60ml To taste 4 (optional) | ||
Directions
Step 1: Prepare the vegetables
Chop the tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, onion, and garlic into small pieces.
Step 2: Sauté the vegetables
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until softened. Add the peppers and zucchini and cook for about 10 minutes.
Step 3: Add the tomatoes
- Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened.
Step 4: Serve
- You can serve the pisto on its own or with a fried egg on top for extra richness. It can be eaten warm or cold and is typically accompanied by crusty bread.