Piperade

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 30 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Piperade
  • Olive oil : 2 tablespoons
  • Onion (thinly sliced) : 1 medium-sized
  • Red bell pepper (thinly sliced) : 2 medium-sized
  • Green bell pepper (thinly sliced) : 1 medium-sized
  • Garlic cloves (minced) : 2
  • Tomatoes (peeled, seeded, and chopped) : 4 medium-sized
  • Salt : 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Paprika : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Eggs (optional) : 4

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Steps

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the sliced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the sliced red and green bell peppers and cook for another 5 minutes, until they start to soften.
• Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
• Add the chopped tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and paprika to the skillet.
• Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
• Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 15 minutes, until the flavors meld together.
• If desired, make wells in the piperade and crack an egg into each well.
• Cover the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the eggs are cooked to your liking.
• Serve the piperade hot with crusty bread or as a side dish.

Tips

• You can customize the piperade by adding other vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms.
• For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.

Information

• Piperade is a traditional Basque dish made with sautéed onions, peppers, and tomatoes.
• It can be served as a main course with eggs or as a side dish with grilled meats or fish.