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

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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.

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Questions

What is Matbucha?

A slow-cooked condiment made from sweet tomatoes, peppers, garlic, and chili simmered down to a rich spread. This reference files it under North African appetizer: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 80 minutes start to finish.

What should Matbucha look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until the liquid evaporates and the mixture turns thick and jammy.

Can I make Matbucha less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Matbucha comes from 1 jalapeño pepper, minced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the jalapeño, or use half; nothing else in the method changes.

How many carbs are in Matbucha?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) has 11 g of carbohydrate in about 110 calories, with 2 g protein and 7 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 390 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Matbucha?

Refrigerate what is left of Matbucha within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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