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Pisto Manchego

Spain's answer to ratatouille, eaten hot, cold or under a fried egg.

60 min Serves 4 easyveganbatch-cookvegetables

Ingredients

  • 1 courgette
  • 1 aubergine
  • 2 peppers
  • 1 onion
  • 400g tinned tomatoes
  • Olive oil, salt

Method

  1. 1

    Dice everything to the same size.

  2. 2

    Cook the onion and peppers slowly in olive oil for 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add aubergine, then courgette, cooking each 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes and simmer 25 minutes until jammy.

  5. 5

    Rest before serving; top with a fried egg if you want a full meal.

Budget note

A big batch keeps five days and turns into three different dinners.

Cooking this way every week? Read our guide to the Mediterranean diet on a budget for the pantry list, cost-saving swaps and a 7-day plan.

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