Pisto+Manchego



Pisto Manchego Común //The Common Vegetable Stew of La Mancha// Serves 6 (divide into smaller portions) Ingredients: ½ cup olive oil 1 pound small green sweet peppers, seeded and finely chopped 1 yellow onion, finely chopped 4 zucchini, peeled and diced Salt 1 cup Tomato Sauce 6 scrambled or fried eggs (to be served on the side with the stew) In a sauté pan, heat 5 tablespoons of the olive oil over high heat. Add the peppers and onions, decrease the heat to medium, and sauté, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes, or until softened. Set aside.

Place a second sauté pan over medium heat and add the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil. When it is hot, add the zucchini, season with salt, and cook, stirring often, for 15 minutes, or until they have softened and released their juices. Remove from the heat and drain off any liquid released during cooking.

Transfer the zucchini to the pan with the peppers and onion and place over low heat. Add the tomato sauce, mix well, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes longer to blend the flavors. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve warm with the eggs on the side.