Tumbet (Layered Pepper and Manchego Bake)

A traditional vegetable bake featuring layers of fried potatoes, aubergines, and peppers topped with Manchego cheese and tomato sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 423.8 kcals 1695.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 26.4 grams 105.4 grams
Fat 32.2 grams 128.8 grams
Protein 9.6 grams 38.4 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
15
g
Butter
knob size
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Oregano
fresh, plus extra for serving
3
piece
Garlic
cloves, sliced
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
50
ml
Olive Oil
extra virgin
1
dash
Olive Oil
for frying
Vegetables
400
g
Tomatoes
canned, chopped
500
g
Baking Potatoes
peeled and finely sliced
500
g
Aubergine
sliced
1
piece
Red Pepper
seeds removed
1
piece
Green Pepper
seeds removed

Steps

  • Simmer tomatoes, oregano, garlic, and 50ml olive oil in a pan for 25 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Fry sliced potatoes in oil and butter until browned, then drain on kitchen paper.
  • Fry sliced aubergines until cooked and drain on kitchen paper.
  • Halve and deseed peppers, then fry for two minutes until slightly blackened.
  • In an ovenproof dish, stack potatoes into four piles and top with aubergine, pepper, and cheese.
  • Secure each stack with a cocktail stick.
  • Blend the sauce until smooth and optionally pass through a sieve.
  • Pour the sauce over the stacks and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Serve in wedges with a sprinkle of fresh oregano.