Pimientos del Padrón

Pimientos del Padrón are a delightful Spanish breakfast dish featuring small green peppers that are quickly pan-fried until blistered, then sprinkled with sea salt for a simple yet flavorful start to your day. This low-carb version is not only delicious but also perfect for a healthy breakfast option.

Ingredients

• Padrón peppers - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Sea salt - to taste
• Lemon wedges - for serving

Steps

1. Rinse the Padrón peppers under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
3. Add the Padrón peppers to the pan in a single layer and fry for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are blistered and slightly charred.
4. Remove the pan from heat and transfer the peppers to a serving plate.
5. Sprinkle sea salt generously over the peppers while they are still hot.
6. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the peppers before eating.

Nutrition

• Calories: 120
• Protein: 2 g
• Carbs: 6 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 200 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Low in calories and carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
• Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, particularly vitamin C.

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