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Classic North Macedonian Ajvar with Cheese

Name: Classic North Macedonian Ajvar with Cheese
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North Macedonian
Ingredients: 2 large red bell peppers; 1 medium eggplant; 2 cloves garlic; 1/4 cup olive oil; Salt to taste; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; Fresh parsley for garnish

A traditional Balkan relish made from roasted red peppers and eggplant, served with a slice of feta or similar cheese.

45 minutes4 servings

Classic North Macedonian Ajvar with Cheese — Photo: Наташа Величковска · CC BY-SA 4.0

Method

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
Toss peppers and eggplant with olive oil, salt, and garlic. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
Blend the roasted vegetables with additional olive oil and garlic until smooth.
Chill the ajvar for at least 1 hour before serving.
Serve with crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley on top.

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