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Traditional Macedonian Ajvar on Bread

Name: Traditional Macedonian Ajvar on Bread
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Macedonian
Ingredients: 1 large red bell pepper; 1 small onion; 2 garlic cloves; 1 tbsp olive oil; Salt to taste; Crusty bread slices

A simple preparation of Macedonian ajvar served on crusty bread, highlighting its smoky red pepper flavor.

40 minutes4 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
Roast bell pepper on a baking sheet until skin blisters, about 25 minutes.
Peel and dice the pepper, then sauté with chopped onion and garlic in olive oil until softened.
Season with salt and transfer to a bowl to cool.
Spread ajvar on bread slices and serve immediately.

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