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Matbucha Recipe

Matbucha is a Mediterranean-inspired dish that combines cooked tomatoes, peppers, and spices.
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Matbucha Recipe
Servings: 2
Calories: 559kcal

Equipment

  • Stovetop

Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound green bell peppers
  • 1 medium jalapeno
  • 56 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon paprika

Instructions

  • Burn your peppers on the stovetop until the skin is completely black. Then, while they're still hot, put the peppers in a jar. Close the container. They can alternatively be placed on a plate covered in plastic wrap. Give the pepper three to five minutes to steam. After rinsing the skin to remove any charred particles, pull it off. Remove the stalk and seeds from the peppers by cutting them (keep the seeds for a spicier dish). Set aside after cutting into strips.
  • Bring water in a big pot to a boil. On the bottom of the tomatoes, cut an X. Look below.
  • 30 seconds in the boiling water with the tomatoes. They'll become mushy and difficult to peel if you leave them out for too long. To stop cooking, remove the tomatoes and place them in a big dish of ice water. Peeling off the skin will be simple.
  • Add the tomatoes, garlic, and sugar to a medium pan. For ten minutes, cook on low heat.
  • Add the salt, paprika, chopped peppers, and olive oil. 90 minutes should pass while the matbucha cooks over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally to keep it from sticking to the pan's bottom. When it achieves a paste-like consistency, it is finished. Cool completely before serving.

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Nutrition

Calories: 559kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 27g | Sodium: 670mg | Potassium: 1902mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 3381IU | Vitamin C: 223mg | Calcium: 276mg | Iron: 9mg
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