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This is an Israeli dish of roasted red peppers and tomatoes. It is served cold and is considered a salad although I use that term loosely. It is usually served with Challah which is dipped into the salad.

Provided by KosherCook

Categories     Peppers

Time 5h20m

Yield 1 Pint, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs tomatoes
1 lb red bell pepper
3 garlic cloves, quartered
3 dried chilies (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons hot paprika
1/3 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place bell peppers on a cookie sheet and roast in the oven at 350°F until the skins have browned.
  • Submerge tomatoes in boiling hot water for 10 minutes or until the skin falls off.
  • Cut tomatoes in half and squeeze out the juice and seeds.
  • Cut tomatoes in chunks.
  • Peel the skin from the bell peppers and remove the seeds and stem.
  • Cut bell peppers in chunks.
  • Add all ingredients to a soup pot and pour oil over top.
  • Bring contents to a boil, then turn down to a medium heat.
  • Cook covered for 2 hours.
  • Remove cover and cook uncovered until most of the liquid has evaporated.
  • Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
  • Refrigerate and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.2, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 2.7, Sodium 596, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 10.8, Protein 3.4

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