Zucchini, Bell Pepper and Onion Jam (Pisto) Recipe

Name: Zucchini, Bell Pepper and Onion Jam (Pisto)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil (or more if needed); 1 large white onion, finely chopped; 2 medium zucchini, peeled and cut into fine dice; 2 medium red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and diced; 1 small green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and diced; 4 medium garlic cloves, crushed with a garlic press; 3 large tomatoes, cut in half, and grated on a box grates, skin discarded; ½ teaspoon best-quality red wine vinegar; 1 pinch sugar; coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil (or more if needed)
1 large white onion, finely chopped
2 medium zucchini, peeled and cut into fine dice
2 medium red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and diced
1 small green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and diced
4 medium garlic cloves, crushed with a garlic press
3 large tomatoes, cut in half, and grated on a box grates, skin discarded
½ teaspoon best-quality red wine vinegar
1 pinch sugar
coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper

1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add the onion and cook until softened but not browned, about 7 minutes.
3
Add the zucchini and peppers.
4
Cook, stirring, until the vegetables.
5
soften, about 10 minutes, adjusting the heat so the vegetables don't brown.
6
Add a little more olive oil if the skillet looks dry.
7
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
8
Add the tomatoes, reduce the heat to very low, and cook, covered, stirring often, until all the vegetables are very soft and the zucchini begins to disintegrate, 35-40 minutes.
9
If the vegetables begin to stick to the skillet, add a Tblsp or so of water.
10
Add the vinegar and sugar to the pisto, then season with salt & pepper to taste.
11
Let the pisto cool to room temperature then serve.

440

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil (or more if needed), 1 large white onion, finely chopped, 2 medium zucchini, peeled and cut into fine dice, 2 medium red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and diced, and more.

Yes, Zucchini, Bell Pepper and Onion Jam (Pisto) 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.

Zucchini, Bell Pepper and Onion Jam (Pisto)

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