Tunisian mechouia Salad Recipe

Name: Tunisian mechouia Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs red peppers; 3 green chili peppers; 1 ounce anchovy (optional); 1 lb eggplant; 2 garlic cloves; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pinch salt & fresh ground pepper; 1 ½ teaspoons caraway seeds; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon capers (optional); 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped

Servings: persons

1
Halve and de-seed the peppers; de-seed and finely chop one chili.
2
Roughly chop the anchovies, if using.
3
Place the whole eggplant(s) in a roasting tin and cook at 425F for 20min.
4
Add unpeeled garlic, peppers and 2tbsp of the oil; season with salt.
5
Cook for a further 30min.
6
Cool, then skin and roughly chop peppers, garlic and eggplant.
7
Return the vegetables to the roasting tin, then add the caraway seeds, chopped and whole chilis, lemon juice, capers and anchovies (if using).
8
Season, then mix well and cook, uncovered, for 1015min until the liquid has evaporated.
9
Cool, sprinkle with chopped mint and serve at room temperature.

276

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs red peppers, 3 green chili peppers, 1 ounce anchovy (optional), 1 lb eggplant, and more.

Yes, Tunisian mechouia 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tunisian mechouia Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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