Eat this as an appetizer (pintxo), or as a light meal with buttered toast or with
fried bread.
1⁄2 cup (or more) olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 green bell peppers, cored, seeded, and diced
3 large, ripe tomatoes, chopped
3 zucchini, peeled and diced
3 potatoes, diced
5 eggs, well beaten
salt, pepper to taste
How to make
Bilbao Fried Vegetables
In a heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.
Stir in onion, peppers, and a pinch of salt; fry gently until softened but not
brown, stirring occasionally.
Stir in tomatoes and zucchini, cover, and continue simmering until tender.
In a separate pan, shallow fry potatoes in remaining olive oil over medium
heat until slightly crisp, but still moist. Drain. (Use more oil if necessary.)
Add potatoes to simmering vegetable mixture.
Stir in beaten eggs, salt, and pepper to taste.
Cover, stirring occasionally, and continue to cook until eggs are set.
Serve immediately.