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Taktouka - Moroccan starter served with bread

Moroccan Taktouka

Abi Olayiwola
Taktouka is a delicious cooked salad from Morocco, typically eaten as a starter. It is easy to prepare and suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
4.91 from 10 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dip, starter
Cuisine Mediterranean, Moroccan, North African
Servings 4
Calories 147.3 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons Oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic chopped
  • ½ teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 3 large Green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 can Chopped tomatoes
  • 1 small Scotch bonnet (optional) chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Coriander Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in saucepan under medium heat
  • Add the garlic, cumin and smoked paprika and stir continuously for 30 secs
  • Pout the green peppers into the pan and stir; add the tomatoes, scotch pepper and some salt to taste.
  • Allow the content of the pan to heat up. When it starts to bubble, reduce the heat to low and cover the pan.
  • Leave for 15 mins, then add the parsley and coriander. Cover the pan for another 10 mins for all the flavours to develop.
  • Remove from heat and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 147.3kcal
Keyword Moroccan starter, Taktouka
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