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28 June 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

Pisto manchego, a dish from Spain’s La Mancha region, is made by slowly cooking zucchini, bell pepper, and tomatoes in olive oil. This hearty vegetable dish is often served topped with a fried or poached egg.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Sauté the Onion

6 min

Sauté the onion and garlic in the olive oil over medium heat for 6 minutes.

2

Add the Peppers

8 min

Add the peppers and sauté for 8 minutes.

3

Add the Zucchini and Tomatoes

20 min

Add the zucchini and tomatoes, then season with salt. Cover and cook over low heat for 20 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.

4

Serve

Serve hot or warm, topped with a fried egg if desired.

Reminder

Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; the flavors deepen by the next day.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
180 kcalCalories
3 gProtein
16 gCarbohydrate
13 gFat
4 gFiber
9 gSugar
380 mgSodium
2 gSaturated Fat
Protein 6% Carbohydrate 33% Fat 61%
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