Easy Rich Veggie Sauce for Vegans (Spanish Pisto Va

Name: Easy Rich Veggie Sauce for Vegans (Spanish Pisto Variation)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 onions; 3 garlic cloves; 2 vegetable stock cubes; 800 g tomatoes; 2 medium eggplants; 200 g mushrooms; 1 red pepper (tinned works as well as fresh); 10 tomatoes, sun dried; 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt and pepper; ½ teaspoon dried basil

Servings: persons

1
Chop into small pieces.
2
Not too fine or too chunky.
3
Add olive oil to a deep pan and heat.
4
Add onions and cook until softening over a medium heat.
5
Chop (or crush) garlic and add to onions to cook.
6
Wash eggplants and cut into 1/2 inch cubes, including the skin and add to the onions and garlic, stirring to cover with oil.
7
Wash pepper and cut into small strips and add to the mix.
8
Clean mushrooms and add either chunky slices or quarters to the pan.
9
Increase heat for a couple of minutes and stir continuously, mixing everything up together.
10
Add the tinned tomatoes and the stock cubes.
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Bring to the boil before covering the pan and reducing the heat to low.
12
Leave to cook, checking and stirring every now and again.
13
After approx 30 mins, clean the sundried tomatoes (if necessary) and chop each half into 3 or 4 pieces before adding them to the mix.
14
Add a pinch of salt, plenty of freshly ground black pepper and the basil.
15
Mix it all up and continue cooking without the lid for another half hour or so until everything is soft and a dark red/purple colour.
16
If the mix is not soft or is still quite liquidy, continue cooking.
17
Add any more salt and pepper if necessary.

321

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Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 onions, 3 garlic cloves, 2 vegetable stock cubes, 800 g tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Easy Rich Veggie Sauce for Vegans (Spanish Pisto Variation) falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Easy Rich Veggie Sauce for Vegans (Spanish Pisto Variation)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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