How to Cook Padron Peppers
Enjoy a little sunshine snack at home with this easy, panfried Padrón Peppers recipe. They take minutes to make and taste delicious.
Servings: 4
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over a very high heat then add the Padrón peppers and cook, tossing every so often, until blistered and charred on each side.
- Remove the peppers from the heat and season with flaky salt before serving while they’re still hot.
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Notes
Leftovers: These are best eaten as soon as they are prepared. If you do have leftovers though, keep them in the fridge for a few days to snack on.
Where to buy Padrón Peppers: Most major UK supermarkets have them in stock. You can also buy them directly from suppliers or places like Amazon. If you’re outside the UK, try farmers markets or speciality food stores if your local supermarkets don’t have them.
How to eat a Padron pepper: Eat the whole COOKED pepper apart from the stem, which you can use as a handle when you’re snacking on them.
Nutrition
Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Vitamin C: 80mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.4mg