Pisto Manchego (Spanish Ratatouille)

Pisto is Spain’s take on ratatouille — zucchini, peppers, and tomatoes stewed down until jammy. Delicious on its own, piled onto toast, or topped with a fried egg.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 zucchini, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 ripe tomatoes, diced (or 1 can crushed tomatoes)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Sauté the vegetables
   Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Sauté onion, zucchini, and peppers for 10-12 minutes until softened.
2. Add tomatoes
   Add garlic and cook 1 minute, then stir in tomatoes and smoked paprika.
3. Simmer
   Simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and jammy.
4. Serve
   Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm, at room temperature, or topped with a fried egg.