Chakcuouka (A Tunisian Cooked Tomato and Pepper Sal

Name: Chakcuouka (A Tunisian Cooked Tomato and Pepper Salad)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium red bell peppers; olive oil flavored cooking spray, as needed; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 12 medium yellow onion, sliced (1 cup); 2 medium garlic cloves, crushed; 2 ripe medium tomatoes, cut into wedges; 1 teaspoon sugar; salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 4 pita breads

Servings: persons

1
Preheat broiler.
2
Line a baking tray with aluminum foil and place red bell peppers on tray.
3
Spray peppers with olive oil spray.
4
Broil 5 minutes per side.
5
Heat oil in a medium-sized nonstick frying pan on medium-high heat.
6
Add onion and garlic and saute 5 minutes.
7
Remove peppers from broiler, and core, seed, and slice them.
8
Add peppers and tomatoes to frying pan.
9
Simmer 15 minutes.
10
If mixture is watery, cook a few minutes more.
11
Sprinkle with sugar and toss well.
12
Add salt and pepper to taste.
13
Place pita in broiler, which should still be warm from cooking peppers, for 2 minutes before serving.
14
Spoon warm salad into a serving bowl or on individual plates with couscous salad and serve with warm pita bread.

204

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium red bell peppers, olive oil flavored cooking spray, as needed, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 12 medium yellow onion, sliced (1 cup), and more.

Yes, Chakcuouka (A Tunisian Cooked Tomato and Pepper Salad) falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Chakcuouka (A Tunisian Cooked Tomato and Pepper Salad)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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