Piperrada - Pepper and Tomato Sauce

Piperrada - Pepper and Tomato Sauce

Piperrada, or pepper and tomato sauce, is a culinary accompaniment of Basque and Navarre origin that is almost always served to accompany meats and fish. A delight of our gastronomy. Made using all natural and local ingredients. Traditional recipe with garlic and onion.

Ingredients: Tomato, green pepper, onion, sunflower oil, garlic, sugar, salt, modified corn starch, acidulant: citric acid.

Nutritional information: Per 100g

Allergens: NO

Preparation

1. Wash, peel, and cut all the vegetables to taste.
2. Heat the oil in a pan, and when it is hot, add the chopped garlic.
3. Once golden, add the onion and stir until it is softened.
4. Next, add the peppers and let it cook for about 10 minutes.
5. Finally, add the tomatoes and let it cook until everything is done.
6. If you don't want to find chunks, you can blend all the vegetables.

This dish is made up solely of vegetables, which are low in calories and rich in vitamins and minerals. They also provide notable amounts of fiber, which regulate our intestinal transit and prevent constipation.

The main vegetable is the tomato, which is very nutritious, with a low energy contribution. It is rich in vitamins (B, C, and A), minerals (potassium, phosphorus, and magnesium), antioxidants, and fiber. It is particularly high in vitamin C, which acts as an antioxidant and prevents cancer. Vitamin A helps improve vision. It has a high content of lycopene, an antioxidant that gives it its red color, which helps prevent some types of cancer, lowers cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, and protects against cardiovascular diseases. It is low in sodium, making it highly recommended for those with hypertension. Its skin is rich in fiber, regulating our intestinal transit and preventing constipation, so it should be eaten with the skin.

In short, we have a healthy and tasty recipe that, when accompanied by a second dish rich in proteins or carbohydrates, results in a balanced recipe, ideal for those on a diet to lose weight. This is one of the recipes you will find in your personalized diet.

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