This vibrant Tomato & Pepper Relish captures the essence of Moroccan home cooking with its perfect balance of smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors. Charred green bell peppers provide a deep, roasted backbone, while fresh tomatoes add juicy acidity. The star ingredient, preserved lemons, delivers a unique salty, citrusy punch that transforms this simple mixture into a sophisticated condiment. Earthy cumin and paprika round out the profile, creating a relish that is as versatile as it is delicious. It pairs beautifully with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or even as a bright topping for hummus. Easy to prepare with pantry staples, this relish is a fantastic addition to any weeknight dinner or gathering, adding instant depth and flavor to your table.
Tomato & Pepper Relish With Moroccan Lemons
Description
This vibrant Tomato & Pepper Relish captures the essence of Moroccan home cooking with its perfect balance of smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors. Charred green bell peppers provide a deep, roasted backbone, while fresh tomatoes add juicy acidity. The star ingredient, preserved lemons, delivers a unique salty, citrusy punch that transforms this simple mixture into a sophisticated condiment. Earthy cumin and paprika round out the profile, creating a relish that is as versatile as it is delicious. It pairs beautifully with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or even as a bright topping for hummus. Easy to prepare with pantry staples, this relish is a fantastic addition to any weeknight dinner or gathering, adding instant depth and flavor to your table.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat the broiler. Place the green bell peppers in a 9-10 inch wide baking pan.
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Broil the peppers, positioned 4 inches from the heat source, turning occasionally with tongs until the skins are charred and blistered on all sides, about 15-20 minutes.
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Remove the pan from the oven and allow the peppers to cool until they are safe to handle.
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Peel off the charred skin, remove the stems and seeds, then coarsely chop the pepper flesh.
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Drain the canned tomatoes, reserving the juice for another use if desired. Coarsely chop the tomatoes and drain them well to remove excess liquid.
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In a medium mixing bowl, combine the chopped peppers, chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, olive oil, cumin, paprika, and black pepper.
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Rinse the preserved lemons if desired to reduce saltiness, chop them finely, and fold them into the mixture.
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Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more preserved lemon rind for extra tang.
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Serve immediately, or cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 123.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8.3g13%
- Saturated Fat 1.2g6%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 8.5mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 14.2g5%
- Dietary Fiber 4.6g19%
- Sugars 6.2g
- Protein 2.4g5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
