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Saltah

A quick and hearty Yemeni-style stew made with onions, peppers, and tomatoes, simmered with warm spices. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
180
Protein
3g
Saltah
comfortingquickmiddle easternveganvegetariangluten-freedairy-freevegetable

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 medium green bell pepper
  • 3 medium tomatoes
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the 1 sliced onion and cook until soft and golden, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the 1 chopped green pepper and cook for 3 minutes, until slightly tender.

  3. 3

    Stir in the 3 chopped tomatoes, 1 tsp cumin, and 1 tsp salt. Cook until the tomatoes break down into a thick sauce, about 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with bread or rice.

Tools you’ll need

  • pot
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • wooden spoon

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