Piperade

Piperade is a classic Catalan dish that combines the sweetness of onions with the heat of peppers. It's a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course with eggs or as a side dish. The name comes from the Catalan words 'piment' (pepper) and 'aïll' (onion), and it's traditionally made with sweet and piquant peppers, onions, and a touch of garlic, seasoned with sherry vinegar and paprika.

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 20 minutes

Meal: Lunch, Dinner

Difficulty: Easy

Method: Sauté

Created: 2025-06-29

Nutrition Per Serving

150

Calories

kcal

3.2

Protein

Carbs

Fats

Vitamins

Fiber

Sugar

Cholesterol

Minerals

Ingredients

1 servings

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 medium onions, thinly sliced

2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and thinly sliced

2 green bell peppers, cored, seeded, and thinly sliced

2 yellow bell peppers, cored, seeded, and thinly sliced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 cup sherry vinegar

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

4 eggs, beaten (optional)

Instructions

Step 1

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until they are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

2. Add the sliced bell peppers to the skillet and cook until they are tender, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

Step 4

4. Pour in the sherry vinegar and smoked paprika, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

5. If using eggs, make 4 wells in the pepper and onion mixture and pour the beaten eggs into the wells. Cover the skillet and cook until the eggs are set to your liking, about 5 minutes.

Step 6

6. Serve the Piperade warm, either as a side dish or with the eggs on top.

Chef's Tips

• For a vegetarian version, omit the eggs

• You can also add a splash of water or vegetable broth if the mixture becomes too dry while cooking