Huevos Frito con Pisto (Fried Eggs with Vegetables) Recipe

Name: Huevos Frito con Pisto (Fried Eggs with Vegetables)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 pound Canadian bacon, diced into 1/2 inch pieces; 1 onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped; 3 medium Italian Roma tomatoes, skinned, seeded, chopped and juice reserved, or 8 ounces canned chopped tomatoes,; with juice; 1/2 small pumpkin or butternut squash, cut into 1/2 inch cubes; 1 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 chayote, cut into 1/2 inch cubes; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Pinch of nutmeg; Olive oil for frying; 4 to 8 eggs (one or two per person); 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley; Grated Manchego, for garnish; Crema (recipe below), for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 pound Canadian bacon, diced into 1/2 inch pieces
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
3 medium Italian Roma tomatoes, skinned, seeded, chopped and juice reserved, or 8 ounces canned chopped tomatoes,
with juice
1/2 small pumpkin or butternut squash, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 chayote, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of nutmeg
Olive oil for frying
4 to 8 eggs (one or two per person)
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
Grated Manchego, for garnish
Crema (recipe below), for garnish

1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet.
2
Add the bacon and cook until brown.
3
Add the onion and saute over medium heat.
4
When the onions start to brown add the garlic.
5
Cook a few minutes more, then add the peppers and cook 5 more minutes.
6
Add the tomatoes and their juice and pumpkin or butternut squash and cook over low heat for 10 minutes.
7
Add the zucchini and chayote.
8
If the mixture is dry, add chicken stock or water).
9
Cook for another 5 to 10 minutes or until the mixture has formed a thick sauce.
10
Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
11
Cook eggs as desired (poached, fried, over easy...), then garnish with parsley, cheese and a small dollop of crema.

564

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 pound Canadian bacon, diced into 1/2 inch pieces, 1 onion, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Huevos Frito con Pisto (Fried Eggs with Vegetables) falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Huevos Frito con Pisto (Fried Eggs with Vegetables)

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