Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
8 unit

plum tomatoes

whole

2 unit

red bell peppers

whole

2 unit

eggplant

diced

2 tsp

harissa paste

1 tsp

ground cumin

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven to broil.

Step 2
~3 min

Place whole tomatoes and bell peppers in two separate baking dishes.

Step 3
~3 min

Broil for 30 minutes, turning occasionally, until skins begin to blacken.

Step 4
~3 min

Remove dishes from oven.

Step 5
~3 min

Cover bell peppers in their dish and allow to cool.

Step 6
~3 min

Remove skins, cores, and seeds from the cooled bell peppers.

Step 7
~3 min

Cut bell peppers into 1/2-inch pieces.

Step 8
~3 min

Remove skins from tomatoes.

Step 9
~3 min

Crush the peeled tomatoes with your hands.

Step 10
~3 min

Reserve all tomato and bell pepper juices.

Step 11
~3 min

Coat a large skillet with olive oil cooking spray.

Step 12
~3 min

Heat the skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 13
~3 min

Sauté the diced eggplant for 5 to 7 minutes, or until browned.

Step 14
~3 min

Add the crushed tomatoes and bell peppers, along with their reserved juices, to the skillet.

Step 15
~3 min

Stir in the harissa paste and ground cumin.

Step 16
~3 min

Simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Serve with your favorite taco toppings.

Add a dollop of plain yogurt or sour cream.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The eggplant mixture can be made a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Warm tortillas

Cilantro

Avocado

Lime wedges

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mexican rice
Black beans

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Tunisia

Cultural Significance

Highlights North African flavors.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Casual gathering

Popularity Score

75/100

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