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Matbucha
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Matbucha

9 ingredients 20 min + 2 hr 20 min 6 servings openrecipes
Matbucha

"Matbucha (Mott-Boo-Chah) is a cooked tomato and roasted bell peppers salad that is popular in Israel, Morocco and throughout the Middle East. The name Matbucha literally means 'cooked salad' in Arabic. It is usually served as a side dish, but it also works well over fish."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

202
Calories
3g
Protein
15g
Fat
18g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Green Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 tomatoes, chopped
  • 5 green bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch sea salt (optional)
  • 1 lemon, juiced

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