Piperrada
Piperrada is a vibrant and flavorful Basque dish made with sautéed bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions. It's a simple yet elegant side dish that can also be enjoyed as a light meal with crusty bread. This vegan version highlights the natural sweetness of the vegetables.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 45 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 144 kcal
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 2 pcsred bell pepper, seeded and sliced
- 1 pcsgreen bell pepper, seeded and sliced
- 1 pcsyellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 clovegarlic, minced
- 400 gcanned diced tomato, undrained
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 0.5 tsppaprika
- 0.75 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
garnish
- 2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped(optional)
Equipment
large skillet · spoon · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
About 1 min
- 2
Add the sliced yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Do not brown the onions; aim for a gentle sweat.
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 4
Add the sliced red bell pepper and green bell pepper to the skillet.
- 5
Cook the peppers, stirring occasionally, for about 10-12 minutes, until they begin to soften.
About 12 min
- 6
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- 7
Stir everything together, bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
About 2 min
- 8
Cover the skillet and let the piperrada simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the vegetables to become very tender.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 9
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
About 1 min
- 10
Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 144.1kcal
- Protein
- 3.2g
- Carbs
- 18.3g
- Fat
- 7.3g
- Fibre
- 4.4g
- Sugar
- 11.1g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover piperrada in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a saucepan over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.
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