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Padron peppers

Name: Padron peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: spanish
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Olive Oil; 500 g Padron peppers

A classic Spanish vegan from TheMealDB community kitchen — straightforward technique, real ingredients.

Updated April 25, 2026

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Origin

Categorized as Spanish Vegan in TheMealDB. Original source: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/padron-peppers

Ingredients

1 tablespoonOlive Oil
500 gPadron peppers

Instructions

01
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over a high heat, or if using an air-fryer, heat to 205C for 3 mins. Fry the peppers, stirring frequently, for 5 mins until blistered and wilted. The peppers should be soft and slightly charred.
02
Transfer the peppers to a serving plate and season with some sea salt. Serve with dips or as part of a tapas spread, if you like.