TAKTOUKA - MOROCCAN TOMATO AND PEPPER SALAD

Taktouka - Moroccan Tomato and Pepper Salad image

Provided by PanNan

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large sweet green peppers such as bell peppers
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 large tomatoes
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic, about 2 cloves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon caster sugar

Steps:

Preheat grill or grill pan to high.
• Place the green peppers on grill and turn occasionally every 3 to 4 minutes until each side is scorched (lightly burned) and tender.
• Remove the green peppers from the grill and set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, peel, deseed, and roughly chop the tomatoes into 1 inch pieces.
• Once the green peppers have reached room temperature, peel and deseed and chop them into 1 inch pieces.
• In a deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat and add the chopped tomatoes, garlic, spices, herbs, salt and sugar. Cover with a lid for 10 minutes until the tomatoes have softened. Stir occasionally.
• Uncover, add the chopped green peppers and mix all the ingredients together. Leave to simmer gently for 10 minutes until all the liquids evaporate.
• Enjoy warm or cold, as a dip with bread, a side, or a filling in a sandwich!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.2, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 304.7, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 7.4, Protein 2.5