Taktouka

Name: Taktouka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan Imperial & Coastal
Ingredients: 6 tomatoes; 2 green peppers; 3 garlic cloves; 3 tbsp parsley; 3 tbsp cilantro; 1 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp paprika; 2 tsp cumin; cayenne pepper; 0.333 cup olive oil

A Moroccan meze of tomatoes, green peppers and parsley, seasoned with paprika and cumin and cooked in a pan.

35 min · Serves 4 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min · 35 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Mix all ingredients in a large frying pan. Cook over medium to medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes, or until the tomatoes are very soft. Adjust the heat if necessary to keep the tomatoes and peppers from burning.
20 min
2
Smash the softened tomatoes with a spoon, and continue cooking for another 10 minutes, or until the liquids are reduced to oil. Cook until the salad is well-blended and can be stirred away from the sides of the pan.
10 min
3
Serve taktouka warm or cold with crusty bread for scooping up the salad.