Taktouka

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 tomatoes (peeled, seeded and chopped)
• 2 -3 green peppers (roasted, peeled, seeded and chopped)
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• cayenne pepper, pinch (optional)
• 1/3 cup olive oil

Recipe

• 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.
• 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.
• 3 serve taktouka warm or cold with crusty bread for scooping up the salad.