Tomato & pepper relish with moroccan lemons

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2Small green bell peppers
1canTomatoes (28 oz)
1Garlic clove,pressed/minced
2tablespoonsOlive oil
¾teaspoonGround cumin
¼teaspoonPaprika
¼teaspoonPepper
3Moroccan preserved lemons*

Directions

* - quarters, chopped

Place bell peppers in a 9-10"-wide pan; broil 4" from heat, turning as needed, until charred on all sides, 15-20 minutes. Cool. Remove peel, stems, and seeds. Chop peppers. Drain tomatoes, reserving juice for another use. Coarsely chop tomatoes; drain well.

In a bowl, mix bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, oil, cumin, paprika, and pepper. Add preserved lemon to taste. Serve, or cover and chill up to a day. Makes about 2½ cups relish.