Spanish Pisto (Manchego Ratatouille)
Slow-cooked Spanish vegetable stew of tomato, pepper, zucchini, and eggplant. 180 calories, 5g protein, a vegan side or light meal.
Spanish Pisto (Manchego Ratatouille) has 180 calories per serving, with 5g protein, 24g carbs, 9g fat, and 7g fiber. Prep 15 min, cook 35 min.
Nutrition per serving
4 serving(s)
180
Calories
5g
Protein
10% DV
24g
Carbs
9% DV
9g
Fat
12% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
🫘 7g fiber per serving.
📊 180 calories per serving.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
35 min
Servings
4
Est. Cost
$4.00
Spanish Pisto (Manchego Ratatouille)
Spain’s answer to ratatouille, pisto simmers eggplant, zucchini, and peppers in a rich tomato sauce. It’s a naturally vegan, high-fiber side or light meal.
Ingredients
- 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 medium eggplant, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook 5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic, eggplant, and bell pepper. Cook 8 minutes.
- Stir in zucchini and cook 5 more minutes.
- Add tomatoes, smoked paprika, sugar, and salt. Simmer 15-20 minutes until thick.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 5g |
| Carbs | 24g |
| Fat | 9g |
| Fiber | 7g |
Tips
- Top with a fried egg for a heartier Spanish meal.
- Salting eggplant first removes bitterness.
- Even better the next day as leftovers.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
🧊 Storage & Reheat
Fridge
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer
Not recommended for freezing.
Reheat
Microwave 700W for 60–90 seconds, or until steaming hot throughout.
Equipment
skillet
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