Spanish · side
Pisto Manchego
Pisto Manchego reads sweetness 4.9, richness 4.8 and allium 4.5 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Spanish side, about 50 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.3 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 5.8 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 2.7 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.9 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.3 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.9 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 4.9 · Richness 4.8 · Allium 4.5 · Salinity 3.0 · Fruity 2.8 · Umami 2.8 · Sourness 2.4 · Bitterness 1.7 · Herbaceous 1.7 · Warm Spice 1.7 · Nutty 1.5 · Earthy 1.2 · Citrus 1.1 · Floral 1.0 · Heat 1.0
What's in it (9)
- 2 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 tomatoes, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Time & effort: about 50 min (25 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 24.7 kcal, 0.9 g protein, 0.3 g fat, 4.8 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Cook onion and garlic gently in olive oil, then add peppers and cook until soft before adding zucchini and finally tomatoes.
- Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 30-40 minutes until all the vegetables are completely melded and the mixture is thick.
- Serve warm topped with a fried egg, or as a side dish or tapa at room temperature.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Fasolada — Greek
- Gemista (Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers) — Greek
- Beef Picadillo with Rice — Mexican
- Calabacitas con Queso — New Mexican
- Arroz Rojo — Mexican
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.