Padron Peppers - How to cook pimientos de padrón
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Padron peppers, or pimiento de Padrón in Spanish, are a popular seasonal tapas that are served all over Spain. The dish requires just 3 ingredients: padron peppers, olive oil, and salt. The result is nothing short of spectacular and this recipe makes a vegan-friendly tapas with just 5 minutes cooking time!
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 0 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course appertizer, Side Dish, tapas
Cuisine American, latin american, Mexican, Spain, vegan
Servings 2 people (tapas)
Calories 170 kcal
- 500 grams Padron peppers (17 oz.)
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt flakes
Wash peppers and pat dry
500 grams Padron peppers
Heat olive oil in a large frying pan (high heat)
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Add peppers and fry for around 5 minutes turning peppers occasionally whilst cooking.
Add to a plate with some paper towels to drain off excess oil. Sprinkle with some coarse sea salt flakes, and serve!
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt flakes
Keyword 5-minute recipe, Olive Oil, padron peppers