taktouka moroccan/ pepper&tomato salad recipe

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cucumbers

Zucchini provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

tomatoes

🥗Healthier: cherry tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are more affordable and convenient.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: green onions

Green onions add a fresh flavor at a lower cost.

Roast bell peppers over an open flame until charred, about 10-15 minutes.

Place roasted peppers in a bowl and cover to steam for 5 minutes.

Peel the skin off the peppers and remove seeds, then chop finely.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Mix in cumin, paprika, and coriander, cooking for another 2 minutes.

Add the chopped roasted peppers to the skillet and combine well.

Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to taste.

Cook for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors.

Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley before serving.

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