Matbucha

Name: Matbucha
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: North African
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 jalapeño pepper, minced; 3 large red bell peppers, chopped; 6 large plum tomatoes, peeled, diced; 1 tbsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp kosher salt

A slow-cooked condiment made from sweet tomatoes, peppers, garlic, and chili simmered down to a rich spread.

80 minEasyServes 6110 cal/serving

North AfricanAppetizerStovetopVeganVegetarianMediterraneanLow CarbPaleoHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-FreeLow-Sodium

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeño pepper, minced
3 large red bell peppers, chopped
6 large plum tomatoes, peeled, diced
1 tbsp sweet paprika
1 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

1

Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 6 minced garlic cloves and 1 minced jalapeño pepper, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
3

Stir in 3 large chopped red bell peppers, 6 large peeled, diced plum tomatoes, 1 tbsp sweet paprika, and 1 tsp kosher salt.
4

Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid evaporates and the mixture turns thick and jammy.

Questions

How long does Matbucha keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Matbucha?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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