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.

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Questions

What is Pisto?

A traditional Spanish vegetable dish featuring tender zucchini, sweet peppers, and ripe tomatoes cooked slowly in olive oil. This reference files it under Spanish side: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 60 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Pisto?

As written, 60 minutes: 20 of prep and 40 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (20 minutes): "Add 2 cups crushed tomatoes, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp sugar, then simmer uncovered on low heat for 20 minutes until thickened."

Is Pisto keto-friendly?

A serving of Pisto carries 14 g of carbohydrate, 4 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 70 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 14 percent.

How many carbs are in Pisto?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 14 g of carbohydrate in about 180 calories, with 3 g protein and 14 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 600 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Pisto?

Refrigerate what is left of Pisto within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Serve it with

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Pamplona main

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