Romanian Zacusca

Zacusca is a traditional Romanian dish made from roasted vegetables, typically eggplant and red bell peppers. It is commonly enjoyed as a spread on bread or as a side dish.

This is vegan, gluten free and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Romanian Zacusca

Cooking Method: Roasting, Simmering Cuisine: Romanian Courses: Any, Appetizer Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Low Carb Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 900

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Eggplant
• 500 gram Red bell peppers
• 300 gram Onions
• 300 gram Tomatoes
• 4 teaspoon Sunflower oil
• 2 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Place the eggplant and red bell peppers on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 30 minutes, or until the skin is charred.
3. Remove the roasted vegetables from the oven and let them cool. Peel off the skin and discard the seeds.
4. In a large pan, heat the sunflower oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent.
5. Add the tomatoes to the pan and cook for another 5 minutes.
6. Add the roasted eggplant and red bell peppers to the pan and mash them with a fork or potato masher.
7. Season with salt, ground black pepper, paprika, and sugar. Cook for another 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Remove from heat and let it cool before serving.
9. Serve the zacusca as a spread on bread or as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 12g4%

Sugars 6g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.