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Vegetarian Piperade

Infuse a touch of the southwest into your meal by pairing our interpretation of this classic Basque dish with some southwestern side dishes. The result is a delectable meatless feast that combines the best of both worlds
Course Side Dish
Cuisine French
Keyword French Food
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 226kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 medium red or white onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tomatoes
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 teaspoon chopped basil
  • Espelette pepper medium hot chilli pepper
  • 1 Egg

Instructions

  • Prepare the ingredients. Peel and quarter the onion. Chop crosswise into thin slices. Peel the garlic and minced finely.|
  • Rinse the pepper, remove the seeds and cut into ½ inch (1 cm) strips.
  • In a skillet, heat the olive oil to sizzling. Add the onion slices, reduce the heat to medium-high and sauté, stirring regularly, until the onions are wilted, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic, stir briefly, then add the pepper slices. Sauté until the pepper is tender, about 10 minutes, stirring from time to time.
  • While the pepper is cooking, rinse the tomatoes and chop them into small cubes.
  • When the pepper is tender, add the tomatoes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Continue cooking for another 15-20 minutes, until the tomatoes have totally dissolved to make a sauce. Add the chopped basil and a pinch of Espelette pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook for another 30 seconds.
  • Add a fried egg to garnish (optional). Serve warm or hot. You can also use it as a side dish to meat or fish, in an omelet, or as a topping for pasta.