Moroccan: Taktouka Salad

Recipe by Paul Young <info@cooking-with-paul.com>

(serves 6)

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 large green pepper, seeded and coarsely diced
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
• ¾ cup Chermoula herb sauce (see master recipe)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste (approx)
• 2 tablespoons honey (approx)
• Salt to taste
• Cayenne pepper to taste

Procedure:

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive in a skillet, add diced green peppers; cook over high heat until slightly charred (about 10 minutes)
2. Add remaining olive oil and garlic, saute for for 1 minute
3. Stir in the tomatoes, reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 5 minutes
4. Stir in Chermoula sauce and tomato paste, simmer for another 2 minutes
5. Add honey to balance out the sour (if needed)
6. Add salt and pepper to taste (if needed)
7. Serve with Khobz (Moroccan Flatbread)