Side Dish

Vegetarian Piperade

Name: Vegetarian Piperade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: french, basque
Ingredients: 2 pcs green bell pepper seeded and sliced; 1 pcs red bell pepper seeded and sliced; 1 pcs yellow onion thinly sliced; 2 clove garlic minced; 400 g ripe tomato diced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 0.5 tsp espelette pepper or to taste; 0.5 tsp salt or to taste; 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional)

A vibrant and flavorful Basque side dish featuring sweet bell peppers, ripe tomatoes, and aromatic onions. This simple yet elegant preparation is seasoned with Espelette pepper for a touch of warmth.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 45 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 126 kcal

VeganVegetarianGluten-free

Mise en place

Ingredients

2 pcsgreen bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1 pcsred bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1 pcsyellow onion, thinly sliced
2 clovegarlic, minced
400 gripe tomato, diced
2 tbspolive oil
0.5 tspespelette pepper, or to taste
0.5 tspsalt, or to taste
0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground

garnish

2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Equipment

large skillet · knife · cutting board

The method

Step by step

1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the pan is large enough to comfortably hold all the vegetables.
2
Add the yellow onion and bell peppers to the skillet and sauté for 8-10 minutes, until softened.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
3
Stir in the garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it can become bitter.
4
Add the diced ripe tomato, Espelette pepper, salt, and black pepper to the skillet.
About 1 min
5
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are very tender and the flavors have melded.
About 20 min
Cook’s note: Stir occasionally to prevent the bottom from scorching.
6
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
About 1 min
7
Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Per serving

Nutrition

74%Score

Calories: 126.1kcal
Protein: 2.6g
Carbs: 14.9g
Fat: 7.2g
Fibre: 3.9g
Sugar: 9g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover piperade in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Gently reheat in a saucepan over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.