Pisto

Name: Pisto
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 2 medium zucchini, diced; 2 cups crushed tomatoes; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp sugar

A traditional Spanish vegetable dish featuring tender zucchini, sweet peppers, and ripe tomatoes cooked slowly in olive oil.

60 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 medium zucchini, diced
2 cups crushed tomatoes
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp sugar

Instructions

1

Heat 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 1 diced red bell pepper, and 1 diced green bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 10 minutes.
3

Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 medium diced zucchini, cooking for another 10 minutes until tender.
4

Add 2 cups crushed tomatoes, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp sugar, then simmer uncovered on low heat for 20 minutes until thickened.

Questions

How long does Pisto keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Pisto?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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