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Piperade

Name: Piperade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: french, basque
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 pcs yellow onion medium, thinly sliced; 3 clove garlic thinly sliced; 1 pcs green bell pepper large, deseeded and thinly sliced; 1 pcs red bell pepper large, deseeded and thinly sliced; 4 pcs tomato medium, roughly chopped; 1 tsp piment d'espelette; 2 pcs thyme fresh sprigs; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley fresh, chopped (optional)

A simple and vibrant dish from the Basque region, piperade features sweet peppers, onions, and tomatoes slowly cooked together. Seasoned with piment d'Espelette, it's a versatile side that pairs wonderfully with eggs, grilled fish, or chicken.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 50 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 131 kcal

VeganVegetarianGluten-free

Mise en place

Ingredients

2 tbspolive oil
1 pcsyellow onion, medium, thinly sliced
3 clovegarlic, thinly sliced
1 pcsgreen bell pepper, large, deseeded and thinly sliced
1 pcsred bell pepper, large, deseeded and thinly sliced
4 pcstomato, medium, roughly chopped
1 tsppiment d'espelette
2 pcsthyme, fresh sprigs
1 tspsalt
0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground

garnish

2 tbspflat-leaf parsley, fresh, chopped(optional)

Equipment

lid · large skillet · spatula · cutting board · knife

The method

Step by step

1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat.
About 1 min
2
Add the sliced onion and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
About 5 min
3
Stir in the sliced garlic and cook for one minute more until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to let the garlic burn, as it can become bitter.
4
Add the sliced green and red bell peppers to the skillet. Continue to cook for 8-10 minutes until they have softened.
About 10 min
5
Stir in the chopped tomatoes, piment d'Espelette, thyme sprigs, salt, and black pepper.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: If you can't find piment d'Espelette, a pinch of cayenne pepper mixed with sweet paprika is a good substitute.
6
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
About 2 min
7
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it cook for 15 minutes until the vegetables are very tender and the sauce has thickened.
About 15 min
8
Remove and discard the thyme sprigs before serving.
9
Garnish with optional fresh parsley and serve warm.

Per serving

Nutrition

74%Score

Calories: 131.1kcal
Protein: 2.9g
Carbs: 16g
Fat: 7.3g
Fibre: 4.2g
Sugar: 9.2g

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

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

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