
Pisto con huevos
A classic Spanish vegetarian from TheMealDB community kitchen — straightforward technique, real ingredients.
Origin
Categorized as Spanish Vegetarian in TheMealDB. Original source: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/pisto-con-huevos
Ingredients
- 2 tblspOlive Oil
- 2Onion
- 4 ChoppedGarlic Clove
- 5Mixed peppers
- 1 teaspoonOregano
- Sprigs of freshThyme
- 4 leavesBay Leaves
- 2 choppedCourgettes
- 1 choppedAubergine
- 4 largeTomato
- 4 largeEgg
- HandfulParsley
Instructions
- 01
Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole dish or a cast-iron skillet over a low heat. Add the onions and a sprinkle of salt, cover and cook gently for 15 mins, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook for another 2 mins.
- 02
Next, throw in the peppers and cook over a medium heat, covered, for about 5 mins, stirring every so often, until the peppers are just tender.
- 03
Mix in the oregano, thyme, bay leaves, some black pepper and a little salt, if needed. Tip in the courgettes and aubergine, combine thoroughly, and cook over a medium heat, covered, for 10 mins. Stir in the tomatoes, cover and cook for 20 mins, stirring occasionally.
- 04
Carefully crack the eggs over the pisto – try not to break the yolks. Cook in the sauce on a medium heat for 5-6 mins until the eggs are cooked through but still a little soft, then scatter with parsley before serving





