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pimientos de padrón

Pimientos de Padrón are small green peppers from Galicia, Spain, known for their mild heat and smoky flavor when fried. Traditionally served as a tapas dish, they embody the simplicity and regional pride of Spanish cuisine.

3 ingredients
smokymildly spicysaltyearthy
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Last updated 4/1/2026

Originating in the town of Padrón in Galicia, these peppers were introduced from the Americas and became a local staple, celebrated for their unpredictable spiciness, which adds an element of surprise to Spanish tapas culture.

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