Huevos Frito con Pisto (Fried Eggs with Vegetables)

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2 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 pound Canadian bacon, diced into 1/2 inch pieces

1 onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 green pepper, seeded and chopped

3 medium Italian Roma tomatoes, skinned, seeded, chopped and juice reserved, or 8 ounces canned chopped tomatoes, with juice

1/2 small pumpkin or butternut squash, cut into 1/2 inch cubes

1 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1 chayote, cut into 1/2 inch cubes

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Pinch of nutmeg

Olive oil for frying

4 to 8 eggs (one or two per person)

2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Grated Manchego, for garnish

Crema (recipe below), for garnish