Spanish · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Pisto Manchego
45 minutes · 4 servings · vegan
A classic vegetable stew from La Mancha, served here in a home-style format.
Ingredients
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- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small eggplant, diced
- 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Let’s make it
- Heat oil in a wide pan and cook onion 5 minutes. Add garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add zucchini, peppers, and eggplant. Cook 15 minutes, stirring often.
- Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper; simmer 15–20 minutes until thick and glossy.
- Serve warm with bread, rice, or a fried egg if desired.
Dice the vegetables very small so kids can eat it like a soft stew.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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