Taktouka Moroccan Tomato And Pepper Salad Food

MOROCCAN TAKTOUKA : ROASTED PEPPERS AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• To roast your red bell peppers you need to broil them in your oven for about 8-10 minutes, turning them halfway to ensure even cooking.Once ready put your peppers in a Ziploc bag and seal it.

COOKED MOROCCAN SALAD (TAKTOUKA) OF TOMATO AND ROASTED PEPPER

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat, occasionally stirring, for about 20 minutes or until the tomatoes are very soft. Adjust the heat if necessary to keep the tomatoes and peppers from burning as the liquids evaporate.
• Smash the softened vegetables with a spoon and continue cooking for another 10 minutes, or until the liquids are reduced to oil. At this point, the salad should be well-blended and can be stirred away from the sides of the pan.
• Serve taktouka warm or cold with crusty bread for scooping up the salad. If desired, it can be garnished with fresh chopped parsley or cilantro and a drizzle of olive oil.

MOROCCAN PEPPER AND TOMATO SALAD (TAKTOUKA)

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven over medium, combine the peppers, oil and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook over medium, stirring occasionally, until the peppers are wilted and tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Stir in the tomatoes, garlic, paprika, turmeric, cumin, harissa and ½ teaspoon pepper. Cover, reduce to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft and tender, 25 to 30 minutes. The peppers should be fully softened yet hold their shape, and the tomatoes should be mostly broken down.
• If the mixture is very watery, cook, uncovered, over medium-low, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, up to 5 minutes; do not overcook or the vegetables will become mushy. Transfer to a serving dish, then taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

TAKTOUKA - MOROCCAN TOMATO AND PEPPER SALAD

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!

FRESH TOMATO PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all dressing ingredients, down to the garlic salt in a medium bowl.
• Thinly slice tomatoes, onions and peppers.
• Add veggies to dressing and toss.
• You can serve now but I prefer to allow it to sit in the fridge for at least and hour or so.
• The flavors get better the longer it sits.
• Serve as a side dish or use the veggies on your favorite summertime sandwich.

CARROT TOMATO AND PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all vegetables in a large bowl.
• Toss with your favorite dressing.
• (Light French, and italian dressing go well).