Pisto manchego spanish ratatouille with roasted potatoes

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupHam; cut into 1/2\" cubes
2Onions; peeled and thinly sliced
1Green bell pepper; cut in thin strips
1Red bell pepper; cut in thin strips
5Cloves garlic; peeled and minced
teaspoonSalt
Ground pepper
2cupsTomatoes; seeded and cut into 1 inch cubes
2cupsZucchini; cut into 1/2\" cubes
¼teaspoonPaprika
½teaspoonDried oregano
¼teaspoonDried thyme
6cupsPotatoes; peeled and cut into 1/2\" cubes
2tablespoonsOlive oil
1teaspoonOlive oil

Directions

Saute the ham for 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. In 1 teaspoon olive oil saute onions, peppers, and garlic for 5 minutes over medium heat, being careful not to burn them. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and freshly ground pepper. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and zucchini with the paprika and herbs and cook the mixture for 15 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally. Stir in ham and cook for another 5 minutes. In a saucepan, cover the potatoes with cold salted water and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat, drain, and divide the potatoes into 2 batches. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in each of two nonstick skillets. Saute the potatoes over medium high heat for 10 minutes, until lightly browned on all sides, stirring occasionally. Sprinklw with ½ teaspoon salt and freshly ground pepper; cover the skillet, lower the heat, and cook for 5 minutes. Uncover, raise the heat, and stir-fry the potatoes for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Reheat the vegetables and serve with the roasted potatoes.

Posted to recipelu-digest by James and Susan Kirkland <kirkland@...> on Feb 17, 1998