Fit Spanish Pisto – Olive Oil Vegetable Medley

A classic Spanish ratatouille of zucchini, peppers, onion and tomato, slow-cooked in olive oil for a light, vegan meal.

Total
50 min
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Calories · per serving
190 kcal

Written by

Ecem Akkaba · Dietitian

Dietitian, graduate of İstanbul Medipol University. She develops the recipes and nutrition values on FitZen.

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Fit Spanish Pisto – Olive Oil Vegetable Medley

In short

Fit Spanish Pisto – Olive Oil Vegetable Medley contains 190 calories per serving: 5 g protein, 19 g carbohydrate and 11 g fat. It takes 50 minutes in total and makes 2 servings.

About this recipe

Pisto is Spain's answer to ratatouille, celebrating summer vegetables in their simplest, most flavorful form. Slow-cooked in good olive oil, it is naturally vegan, rich in fiber and delicious served warm or at room temperature.

Method

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the onion and garlic and sauté until soft.

  3. 3

    Add the red and green peppers and cook for 5-7 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in the zucchini and cook for another 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add the grated tomatoes and paprika.

  6. 6

    Season with salt and pepper, cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.

  7. 7

    Uncover and cook 5 more minutes to thicken, then serve warm.

Tips

  • Cut all the vegetables the same size so they cook evenly.
  • Serve with whole-grain bread or over quinoa for a complete meal.
  • It tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.

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