Matbukha | Matbucha Recipe : Sweet, Spicy & Delicious dish by RotiMojo™

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini offers a similar texture with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats, while sunflower oil is more budget-friendly.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro adds freshness, while dried parsley is more economical.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Paprika offers flavor without the heat, and red pepper flakes are often less expensive.

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

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

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

Add diced bell peppers and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate chopped tomatoes and stir to combine.

Season with cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Add bay leaves and stir well to combine all ingredients.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add chopped carrots and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until tender.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with fresh parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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