Traditional pisto (Spanish vegetable stew)

Pisto is a Spanish stew packed with summer vegetables, including courgette, aubergine, peppers and tomatoes. Learn how to make this versatile dish with our simple recipe.

• Why it’s so good: Pisto is often thought of as ‘Spanish ratatouille’ for its similarities, but it is – dare we say it – better than the French version. The vegetables are diced much smaller, creating a melt-in-the-mouth texture.
• Versatile dish: Serve the stew hot, cool, with eggs or pork, as a side dish or, as we’ve done here, with some cheese shaved over the top.
• Make ahead: Pisto is a great candidate for batch cooking if you’ve got a summer glut of vegetables – and tastes even better the next day.

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