TUNISIAN GRILLED SALAD (MECHOUIA SALAD)
Mechouia is a Tunisian grilled salad which is delicious and flavorful. It is a perfect option for vegans and vegetarians, and can be enjoyed by the entire family!
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ pounds Bell pepper
- 2 Large plum tomatoes
- ½ Eggplant optional
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil divided
- 1 Sweet pepper
- 1 Chili pepper
- 1 Medium onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- ½ Lemon juiced
- A dash of salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Chop the vegetables roughly.
- Oil a grill and grill bell pepper, tomatoes, and eggplant. If a grill is not available, use a heavy nonstick pan and grill the vegetable stovetop, not in the oven.
- Once they are cool enough to handle, peel the grilled vegetables.
- Mash the sweet pepper, chili pepper, onion, and garlic together, then add the grilled eggplant and mash.
- On a separate plate, mash the tomatoes.
- Add the mashed tomatoes to the bowl with the other mashed vegetables and mix.
- Add the spices, olive oil, and lemon juice.
- Garnish with olives and capers and serve hot.
Notes
Mash the vegetables with your hands to get an authentic texture. Using a food processor may result in runny vegetables, and the consistency of the dish will not be the same.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portionCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 17mgPotassium: 896mgFiber: 9gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 9141IUVitamin C: 389mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 2mg
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