Mechouia Grilled Pepper and Tomato Salad

Name: Mechouia Grilled Pepper and Tomato Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North African
Ingredients: 4 bell peppers (red, green, or a mix); 4 ripe roma tomatoes, halved; 2 medium yellow onion, cut into thick wedges; 4 garlic cloves, unpeeled; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp harissa paste; 1 lemon, juiced; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 2 tbsp capers, drained

A Tunisian roasted vegetable salad of charred bell peppers, tomatoes, and onion blended with garlic, cumin, and olive oil into a deeply smoky, chunky spread. Equally good as a dip or a side dish.

40 minEasyServes 4130 cal/serving

North AfricanSaladGrillVeganMediterraneanLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

4 bell peppers (red, green, or a mix)
4 ripe roma tomatoes, halved
2 medium yellow onion, cut into thick wedges
4 garlic cloves, unpeeled
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp harissa paste
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
2 tbsp capers, drained

Instructions

1

Heat a grill or grill pan to high. Place 4 bell peppers (red, green, or a mix), 4 halved ripe roma tomatoes, 2 medium cut into thick wedges yellow onion, and 4 unpeeled garlic cloves directly on the grill. Cook, turning occasionally, until everything is charred and soft - peppers 15-20 minutes, tomatoes and onion 10-12 minutes, garlic 8-10 minutes.
2

Transfer the peppers to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let steam 10 minutes. Peel and discard the skins and seeds. Squeeze garlic from its skin. Peel any loose skin from the tomatoes and onion.
3

Roughly chop all the grilled vegetables and combine them on a cutting board or in a bowl. You can leave it chunky or use a fork to mash to your desired texture.
4

Stir in 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 2 tsp harissa paste, juice from 1 lemon, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt. Mix well.
5

Transfer to a platter, scatter 2 tbsp drained capers and 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley over the top, and serve at room temperature.

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What is Mechouia Grilled Pepper and Tomato Salad?

A Tunisian roasted vegetable salad of charred bell peppers, tomatoes, and onion blended with garlic, cumin, and olive oil into a deeply smoky, chunky spread. Equally good as a dip or a side dish. This reference files it under North African salad: cooked on the grill, rated easy and about 40 minutes start to finish.

Is there a substitute for harissa in Mechouia Grilled Pepper and Tomato Salad?

The entry for Mechouia Grilled Pepper and Tomato Salad calls for 2 tsp harissa paste. In its place: Mix a chili paste such as sambal oelek or sriracha with a pinch each of ground cumin, coriander and caraway, plus a little olive oil.

How hot is Mechouia Grilled Pepper and Tomato Salad?

Moderately. The heat in Mechouia Grilled Pepper and Tomato Salad comes from 2 tsp harissa paste. For a milder plate, start with half the harissa and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Mechouia Grilled Pepper and Tomato Salad keto-friendly?

A serving of Mechouia Grilled Pepper and Tomato Salad carries 12 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 60 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 12 percent.

How many calories are in Mechouia Grilled Pepper and Tomato Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 130 calories, with 3 g protein, 12 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 480 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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