Pisto (Spanish Ratatouille)

Name: Pisto (Spanish Ratatouille)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 2 courgettes, diced; 1 aubergine, diced; 4 ripe tomatoes, grated (or 400g crushed tomatoes); 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; Salt and black pepper to taste; 4 eggs (optional, for serving); Fresh parsley for garnish

Published: June 30, 2026 | Spanish Cuisine | ⏱ 50 min

Colourful Spanish pisto with fried egg on top

Pisto is Spain's answer to ratatouille — a rustic, slow-cooked vegetable medley featuring the best produce of the Mediterranean. This versatile dish can be served as a tapa with crusty bread, as a side dish, or topped with a fried egg for a complete meal.

Recipe Info

Prep Time15 min

Cook Time35 min

Total Time50 min

Servings4

DifficultyEasy

CuisineSpanish

Cut all vegetables into similar-sized dice for even cooking.
Pisto tastes even better the next day as the flavours meld together.
Serve with a fried egg on top and crusty bread for a traditional Spanish lunch.

Nutrition Information

Calories	190 kcal
Protein	8g
Fat	10g
Saturated Fat	2g
Carbohydrates	18g
Fiber	6g
Sugar	10g
Sodium	280mg

* Nutritional values are approximate and based on per-serving calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pisto typically includes courgette and aubergine like ratatouille, but the vegetables are cooked longer for a softer texture. It also often includes smoked paprika for a distinctly Spanish flavour.

Yes. Pisto freezes beautifully for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat gently on the stovetop.

Rating

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.5 (104 votes)

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