Macedonian Pindzur (Пинџур)

Пинџур (Macedonian Pindzur) is a traditional Macedonian spread made with roasted red peppers, eggplant, and tomatoes. It's a versatile dish that can be served as a dip, spread on bread, or as a side dish.

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Macedonian Pindzur (Пинџур)

Ingredients

  • 3 red peppers, roasted and peeled
  • 1 eggplant, roasted and peeled
  • 2 tomatoes, roasted and peeled
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Roast the red peppers, eggplant, and tomatoes until the skins are charred. Let them cool, then peel and chop them.
  2. In a pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and garlic until soft.
  3. Add the chopped roasted vegetables to the pan and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Remove from heat and let it cool before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
120 per serving
Carbohydrates
15g
Protein
3g
Fat
6g

Supplies

Roasting pan Knife Cutting board Pan Spatula

Tools

Stove

Serving suggestions

Serve the Пинџур with crusty bread or pita chips.

Tips & tricks

For a smokier flavor, you can grill the vegetables instead of roasting them.

Cost

$8