Yellow Pepper & Sun-Dried Tomato Appetizer a la Tel Aviv |
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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This appetizer is very trendy right now in Tel Aviv. It's a modern Mediterranean-style dish that bridges the gap between traditional Middle-Eastern and contemporary European food. Serve with hunks of country-style bread. Ingredients:
10 -15 sun-dried tomatoes |
4 -5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
3 yellow bell peppers, stemmed,deribbed and cut into bite-size pieces |
6 cloves garlic, chopped |
1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes (canned ok) |
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave |
1 pinch sugar |
salt and pepper, to taste |
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar |
2 -3 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained |
1 tablespoon chopped italian parsley |
Directions:
1. Put the sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl and add hot water to cover.
2. Let soak for at least 30 minutes, then drain and cut into halves or quarters.
3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
4. Add the peppers and saute for 5 to 7 minutes, or until lightly browned.
5. Don't let them get too soft.
6. Add half of the garlic, the diced tomatoes, thyme and sugar.
7. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Increase the heat to high and cook until the mixture is reduced to a thick paste.
9. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, vinegar, capers and the remaining garlic.
10. Let cool to room temperature.
11. May be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
12. Serve at warm-room temperature, heaped in a bowl and sprinkled with parsley.
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