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Taktouka served on a platter with crackers.
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Moroccan taktouka

Taktouka recipe is a traditional Moroccan salad of grilled bell peppers in a delicious sauce. One of the most common appetizers in gatherings and parties.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time55 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle East, Moroccan
Diet: Gluten Free, Halal, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 100kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

  • 3 bell peppers red, yellow and orange
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed.
  • 3 medium tomatoes diced almost 1.5 cup.
  • 3 Tablespoons cilantro chopped.
  • salt to taste.
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Optional:

  • ½ teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  • Wash the bell peppers and roast - either in the oven, stove top or in your grill. I roasted mine for 40 minutes in 400F oven until blackened and blistered. Let it cool down, then peel and dice.
  • In a non stick skillet, add the oil then the garlic and saute for a minute.
  • Add diced tomatoes and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the roasted peppers and all the spices.
  • Finally add the cilantro, mix well then reduce heat and simmer for 10 more minutes.
  • Serve immediately or chill in the fridge then serve.

Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 331mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3575IU | Vitamin C: 121mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg