Bollos Pimientos
Bollos Pimientos are traditional Spanish pastries from the Andalusia region, particularly Seville. They consist of a soft, slightly sweet dough that is baked and then generously coated with a mixture of sugar and ground cinnamon. The name translates to 'pepper buns,' which is a historical misnomer, as the 'pimiento' refers to the red color of the cinnamon-sugar coating, not an actual pepper ingredient.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These pastries are high in carbohydrates and fats due to the flour, sugar, and butter or lard in the dough, as well as the sugar coating. They provide a quick energy boost and some iron from the flour, but are generally low in protein and fiber, with a rough calorie count of 250-350 per bun.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 310 kcal |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Calcium | 110 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Vitamin C | 35 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg |
| Folate | 65 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 95 mg |
Per 1 roll (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Bollos Pimientos are a beloved treat often enjoyed during breakfast or as a snack with coffee, especially in Seville. Their unique name comes from the reddish hue of the cinnamon-sugar coating, which historically reminded people of pimientos (peppers), making them a fascinating example of how food names can evolve from visual associations rather than actual ingredients.
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