Taktouka with peppers

A rustic bowl filled with Moroccan Taktouka, a blend of peppers and tomatoes flavored with spices, served with fresh bread.

• Ingredients:

  
  

• 3 green or colored bell peppers (cut into slices or cubes)

• 2 tomatoes (chopped)

• 1 medium onion (chopped)

• 2 garlic cloves (minced)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1/2 teaspoon cumin

• Salt to taste

• Black pepper to taste

• A pinch of chili powder (optional)

• Instructions:

  
  

• Prepare the ingredients:

  • Cut the peppers, tomatoes, and onion, and mince the garlic.

• Heat the oil:

  • In a deep pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

• Sauté the onion:

  • Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté until golden and translucent.

• Add garlic and peppers:

  • Add the minced garlic and sauté with the onion for about a minute until fragrant.

  • Then, add the chopped peppers and sauté for 5 minutes until they soften.

• Add the tomatoes:

  • Stir in the chopped tomatoes.

  • Add paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, and a pinch of chili powder if you like some heat.

• Cook:

  • Cover the pan and let the mixture simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes until the tomatoes have broken down and the flavors have blended well.

• Final touch:

  • Once the taktouka has thickened and the ingredients are well combined, remove from heat.

• Serve:

  • Serve the taktouka hot with fresh bread or as a side dish.

    
    

• Tips:

• You can drizzle a bit of olive oil on top before serving for extra flavor.

• Taktouka can be served as a main dish or a side.