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Pisto a la Bilbaína

Description: Enjoy the authentic recipe of pisto a la bilbaína, a delight for your senses. This traditional dish from northern Spain, with its perfect combination of seasonal vegetables cooked to perfection, will transport you straight to Bilbao.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:
  • 500 g ripe tomatoes
  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 zucchini
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Wash and cut all vegetables into small, even cubes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until translucent.
  3. Add red and green peppers and cook for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add tomatoes and zucchini and cook on low heat for about 20 minutes until tender.
  5. Season with salt and let rest a few minutes before serving so flavors settle.

Notes

Notes:
You can serve it with fried eggs, ham cubes, or Spanish omelet.
Zucchini can be replaced with eggplant or omitted.
It keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.