Taktouka - Moroccan Tomato and Pepper Salad

This salad/dip is great with bread or as a side with meat or fish.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  large  sweet green peppers such as bell peppers
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 4  large tomatoes
• 1  teaspoon  finely chopped garlic, about 2 cloves
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh parsley
• 2  tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1  teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin
• 1  pinch cayenne pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon caster sugar

Directions

1. Preheat grill or grill pan to high.
2. • Place the green peppers on grill and turn occasionally every 3 to 4 minutes until each side is scorched (lightly burned) and tender.
3. • Remove the green peppers from the grill and set aside to cool.
4. • Meanwhile, peel, deseed, and roughly chop the tomatoes into 1 inch pieces.
5. • Once the green peppers have reached room temperature, peel and deseed and chop them into 1 inch pieces.
6. • In a deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat and add the chopped tomatoes, garlic, spices, herbs, salt and sugar. Cover with a lid for 10 minutes until the tomatoes have softened. Stir occasionally.
7. • Uncover, add the chopped green peppers and mix all the ingredients together. Leave to simmer gently for 10 minutes until all the liquids evaporate.
8. • Enjoy warm or cold, as a dip with bread, a side, or a filling in a sandwich!