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Bulgarian Ajvar

Name: Bulgarian Ajvar
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Bulgarian
Ingredients: 3 large red bell peppers; 2 medium eggplants; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar

A Bulgarian version of ajvar with a slightly different blend of spices and ingredients.

60 minutes6 servings

Bulgarian Ajvar — Photo: Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 2.5

Method

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place peppers and eggplants on a baking sheet. Roast for 30 minutes, until charred.
Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let steam for 10 minutes.
Peel peppers and eggplants, then puree with garlic, olive oil, salt, smoked paprika, and vinegar.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

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