Spanish Cuisine

Pisto with Fried Egg

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The Spanish answer to ratatouille, topped with a fried egg, costed to the penny. Cheap peppers, courgette and tomatoes stewed soft for a proper budget plate.

Prep 15 mins
Cook 30 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £0.98

Approx £3.93 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
Pisto with Fried Egg

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Fry the chopped onion and peppers in the olive oil over a medium heat for 8-10 minutes until softened.
  2. 2
    Add the diced courgette and garlic and cook for a further 5 minutes.
  3. 3
    Stir in the paprika and tomato puree for a minute, then add the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 12-15 minutes until thick and jammy. Season well.
  4. 4
    Meanwhile fry the eggs in a little oil until the whites are fully set and no longer runny.
  5. 5
    Spoon the pisto onto plates, top each with a fried egg and serve with bread.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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