TUNISIAN GRILLED PEPPERS AND TOMATOES WITH COUSCOUS
This spicy, juicy meal, perfect for the summer, is one of a variety of Tunisian grilled salads. The couscous can be served warm or at room temperature. This makes a heavenly summer meal. Reconstitute some couscous and top with this spicy, juicy mix of grilled pepper and tomato salad. You can serve the couscous warm or at room temperature. The pepper salad is typical of Tunisian grilled salads (mechwya), of which there are many versions (eggplant can be included in the mix). In Tunisia, a spice mix called tabil would be used to season the peppers. I keep the mix on hand, without the dried garlic, but here I've given you a mix of spices to use. You can substitute tabil if you have some; the mix will be a little hotter because there is cayenne in the tabil.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories main course
Time 45m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Grill peppers over a hot grill or a gas flame, or under a broiler, until charred. Place in a bowl and cover with a plate or with plastic. Allow to cool.
- Grill tomatoes over a hot grill or under a broiler for about 3 minutes, until skins split and char. If tomatoes are large, turn over and grill on the other side. Small tomatoes needn't be turned. You do not want to cook them until they're overly soft. Remove from heat, place in a bowl and allow to cool until you can handle them.
- When peppers are cool enough, stem and peel. Holding them over the bowl to catch juices, seed and cut in 2-inch long strips. Transfer to another bowl and strain in juices. Peel, core and slice tomatoes. Cut slices into strips and transfer, with juices, to bowl with peppers.
- In a mortar and pestle, purée garlic with a generous pinch of salt. Add caraway, coriander and cayenne if using. Work in the lemon juice and olive oil and toss with vegetables. Add half the parsley and toss together. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Warm couscous if desired and divide among plates or wide bowls. Spoon on pepper and tomato salad with juices in bowl. Sprinkle more parsley on top and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 249, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 479 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams
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Aizaz Bhutta
[email protected]This is one of the best couscous dishes I've ever had. The flavors are amazing.
Md Anamul Shske
[email protected]I'm definitely going to be making this dish again. It's a keeper!
Oscar Williams
[email protected]This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. It's a great meal for a busy weeknight.
Ayankhan Khan
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook couscous. This recipe is a great addition to my repertoire.
Qaisar Arain
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the grilled peppers and tomatoes.
Me Ratul Islam Riju
[email protected]I served this dish with a side of grilled pita bread. It was the perfect way to soak up all the delicious juices.
lagu simon
[email protected]I added a little bit of feta cheese to the couscous before serving. It added a nice salty flavor that balanced out the sweetness of the tomatoes.
Mmahnoor Mmahnoor
[email protected]This dish is a little spicy for my taste, so I omitted the crushed red pepper flakes. It was still very flavorful.
Farhana Yismen
[email protected]I didn't have any fresh herbs on hand, so I used dried herbs instead. It still turned out delicious.
Jim Keith
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I substituted the chicken broth for vegetable broth. It turned out great!
vicky joseph
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover couscous. I always have some leftover after making a Moroccan dish, and this is a great way to use it up.
Shannon Holland
[email protected]I love the smoky flavor that the grilled peppers and tomatoes add to this dish. It's a really unique and delicious flavor combination.
Sean Rogers
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow. I was able to make it in under an hour, even with my limited cooking skills.
Excellent Ovwisi
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.
Riwan Rai
[email protected]This is my new favorite summer dish. It's so light and refreshing, and it's perfect for a picnic or barbecue.
Majida Idrees
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of couscous, but this dish changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures was perfect.
Sheikh Siam
[email protected]This recipe was a hit at my last dinner party! The flavors were incredible and the presentation was beautiful.