Matbucha — Moroccan Grilled Red Peppers & Tomato Salsa

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 1

Moroccan Matbucha Recipe - Grilled Red Peppers & Tomato Salsa

Matbucha — Moroccan Grilled Red Peppers & Tomato Salsa

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

Sugar

Fat

Matbucha is a traditional dish from Morocco that has become popular in the Middle Eastern and Jewish cuisines. It is a spicy red pepper and tomato salsa, usually consumed as a dip or a side dish. This recipe takes the dish up a notch by grilling the red bell peppers to get a smoky flavor. Matbucha can be served as a dip with crusty bread or pita chips, or as a side dish for grilled meats or fish. It's perfect for summer barbeque parties and potlucks, and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. This vegan and gluten-free recipe is easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Instructions

1.	Wash the red bell peppers and tomatoes thoroughly and wipe them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
2.	Preheat your grill to high heat and place the bell peppers onto the grill.
3.	Grill the peppers, turning them occasionally until their skin becomes charred and blistered on all sides. This should take about 10-15 minutes.
4.	While the peppers are grilling, remove the stem from the tomatoes and roughly chop them into small pieces.
5.	Using a knife, mince the garlic cloves into a fine paste.
6.	Once the bell peppers are completely grilled, place them in a bowl and cover them with a kitchen towel for about 20 minutes. This will help the peppers sweat and loosen their skins, making them easier to peel.
7.	After 20 minutes, peel off the charred skin and remove the seeds and membrane from the bell peppers.
8.	Finely chop the bell peppers and mix them with the chopped tomatoes and garlic.
9.	Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture and squeeze the juice of 1 lemon over it.
10.	Season with sea salt and give the mixture a final mix.
11.	Your Moroccan Matbucha is ready to be served!

PROS

Matbucha is a versatile and flavorful dish that can be consumed as a dip or a side dish.

This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and paleo-friendly.

The ingredients used in this recipe are easily available and affordable.

CONS

The grilling process for the bell peppers requires some extra effort, but it’s worth it for the smoky flavor.

As this dish is spicy, it may not be suitable for those who cannot handle heat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Bell peppers are rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, and antioxidants that can promote overall health and immunity.
Tomatoes are also a good source of vitamins and lycopene, which have been linked to reducing the risk of cancer and heart disease.
Garlic has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that can boost the immune system and reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

	5 red bell peppers
	5 ripe tomatoes
	3 cloves garlic , minced
	1 lemon
	sea salt
	2 -3 teaspoons olive oil