Stewed Vegetables
Instructions:
- Vegetable dishes in Spain are often served as a separate course and sometimes as a main course. Pisto manchego can be served in these ways and also as a side dish.
- 1/4 c. olive or other cooking oil
- 1 medium-sized onion, sliced
- 4 small zucchini, sliced
- 3 medium-sized tomatoes, peeled and chopped, or 1 16-oz. can (about 2 c.) tomatoes, cut up with a spoon
- 2 or 3 potatoes, peeled and quartered
- ¼ c. finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 clove garlic, minced, or 1/4 tsp. garlic salt
- Heat oil in a large heavy skillet or deep pot. Add onion and cook until soft
- Add zucchini, tomatoes, potatoes, parsley, and garlic.
- Cover and simmer over low heat until vegetables are tender (about 30 minutes).
- Pisto manchego may be served hot or cold.
- Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 30 minutes
- Serves 6