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Mechouia Salad

A classic North African salad of grilled peppers, tomatoes, and garlic coarsely chopped and tossed with olive oil and aromatic spices.

35 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

North AfricanSaladOvenPescatarianMediterraneanLow CarbWhole30Halal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 4 red and green bell peppers, halved
  • 4 plum tomatoes, halved
  • 6 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 red chili pepper, halved
  • 1/2 tsp ground caraway
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 4 oz canned tuna in oil, drained

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oven broiler to high and place wire rack on top shelf.

  2. 2

    Arrange 4 halved red and green bell peppers, 4 halved plum tomatoes, 1 halved red chili pepper, and 6 peeled garlic cloves cut-side down on a baking sheet.

  3. 3

    Broil vegetables for 15 to 20 minutes until skin is deeply charred.

  4. 4

    Transfer vegetables to a bowl, cover tightly, and steam for 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Peel charred skins from red and green bell peppers, plum tomatoes, and red chili pepper, then coarsely chop with garlic cloves.

  6. 6

    Toss mixture with 1/2 tsp ground caraway, 1/2 tsp ground coriander, 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp fine sea salt.

  7. 7

    Top with 4 oz drained canned tuna in oil before serving.

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Questions

What is Mechouia Salad?

A classic North African salad of grilled peppers, tomatoes, and garlic coarsely chopped and tossed with olive oil and aromatic spices. This reference files it under North African salad: made in the oven, rated easy and about 35 minutes start to finish.

Can I make Mechouia Salad less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Mechouia Salad comes from 1 red chili pepper, halved. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the chili, or use half; nothing else in the method changes.

Is Mechouia Salad keto-friendly?

A serving of Mechouia Salad carries 10 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 50 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 10 percent.

Does Mechouia Salad contain fish?

Yes: 4 oz canned tuna in oil, drained. The full allergen list for this entry is fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many carbs are in Mechouia Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 10 g of carbohydrate in about 180 calories, with 12 g protein and 11 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 320 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Mechouia Salad?

It is not a good candidate. Water seeps out of the tomatoes as the salad sits, so keep the dressing apart and toss Mechouia Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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