Slata Mechouia

Name: Slata Mechouia
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tunisian
Ingredients: 4 bell peppers, halved; 2 hot green chilies, halved; 4 plum tomatoes, halved; 4 garlic cloves, unpeeled; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 tsp ground caraway; 1 tsp ground coriander; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp fine sea salt; 1 can canned tuna in olive oil, drained; 2 hard-boiled eggs, quartered

A traditional grilled vegetable salad featuring roasted peppers, tomatoes, garlic, warm spices, tuna, and olive oil.

40 minMediumServes 4220 cal/serving

TunisianSaladGrillPescatarianMediterraneanLow CarbHigh FiberHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

4 bell peppers, halved
2 hot green chilies, halved
4 plum tomatoes, halved
4 garlic cloves, unpeeled
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp ground caraway
1 tsp ground coriander
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp fine sea salt
1 can canned tuna in olive oil, drained
2 hard-boiled eggs, quartered

Instructions

1

Preheat a grill to high heat.
2

Grill 4 halved bell peppers, 2 halved hot green chilies, 4 halved plum tomatoes, and 4 unpeeled garlic cloves until skins are charred, turning occasionally for 15 minutes.
3

Transfer charred vegetables to a bowl, cover, and let steam for 10 minutes.
4

Peel charred skins from bell peppers, hot green chilies, plum tomatoes, and squeeze garlic cloves out of skins.
5

Coarsely chop vegetables or pulse briefly in a food processor to maintain a chunky texture.
6

Transfer mixture to a serving bowl and stir in 1 tsp ground caraway, 1 tsp ground coriander, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp fine sea salt, and half of the 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil.
7

Top salad with 1 can drained canned tuna in olive oil, 2 quartered hard-boiled eggs, and drizzle with remaining extra virgin olive oil before serving.

Questions

How long does Slata Mechouia 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 Slata Mechouia?

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. Doubling on the grill just takes more surface area; keep the heat zones the same.

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