Taktouka Roasted Pepper and Tomato Salad
Charred peppers and sweet tomatoes cooked down with garlic and cumin into a smoky, spoonable salad.
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.21 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the grill to high. Grill the whole peppers for 15 minutes, turning, until the skin is blackened all over.
15 min - 2
Put the hot peppers in a bowl and cover with a plate for 10 minutes. Peel off the skins, remove the seeds and slice the flesh.
10 min - 3
Heat the oil in a pan and cook the garlic for 1 minute. Add the cumin, paprika, chilli and tomatoes.
- 4
Simmer for 12 minutes until the tomatoes are thick and the oil shines on top.
12 min - 5
Stir in the peppers, salt and lemon juice and cook for 5 minutes. Scatter with parsley and serve warm or cold.
5 min
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