Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsMateo Bar de TapasSpanish Small Plates Recipe

Spanish Small Plates Recipe

Inspired by Mateo Bar de Tapas
Time30m
Serves4

A casual, yet refined menu of Spanish small plates with Southern inflection.

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Ingredients

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Spanish Small Plates

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Chorizo

    In a skillet over medium heat, add the chorizo and cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Peppers

    In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the garlic cloves until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add the piquillo peppers and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Stir in the smoked paprika and season with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Mix the Olive Tapenade

    In a bowl, combine the mixed Spanish olives, red wine vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Chop the fresh parsley and mix it in. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Plates

    Slice the baguette into bite-sized pieces. On a serving platter, arrange the cooked chorizo, sautéed piquillo peppers, and olive tapenade. Serve with slices of manchego cheese on the side.

  5. 5

    Garnish and Serve

    Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the assembled plates and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

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