Mermez Salad

Name: Mermez Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tunisian
Ingredients: 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 4 green bell peppers, diced; 3 plum tomatoes, chopped; 1 tsp ground caraway; 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

A classic North African cooked pepper and tomato salad infused with garlic, olive oil, and aromatic spices.

40 minEasyServes 4140 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 green bell peppers, diced
3 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 tsp ground caraway
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1

Heat 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3

Add 4 diced green bell peppers and cook for 10 minutes until softened.
4

Stir in 3 chopped plum tomatoes, 1 tsp ground caraway, 1/2 tsp ground coriander, and 1/2 tsp salt.
5

Simmer over medium-low heat for 12 minutes until liquid evaporates.
6

Remove from heat, stir in 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and serve warm or chilled.

Questions

How long does Mermez Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Mermez Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. 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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