Ingredients
6 tbsp olive oil
3 large green bell peppers, halved
6 large tomatoes
1 each garlic clove, finely chopped
1/2 tsp cumin
1/8 tsp hot red pepper
1 salt & pepper
1 juice of 1/2 lemon
Directions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Saute the halved peppers until
soft & just beginning to change colour. Halve the tomatoes & gently
squeeze out the seeds & juices. Place cut side up in the skillet &
continue to cook, shaking the skillet from time to time. Turn the
peppers occasionally. Cook until the tomatoes are cooked through.
Transfer peppers & tomatoes to a serving dish. Pour off half the
olive oil & return skllet to the heat. Add garlic & saute at a high
heat for 1 minute. Remove from heat & season with remaining
ingredients. Spoon this sauce over the vegetables. Serve warm or
cold.
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Salad; Tomato; Vegetable
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