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Lyutenitsa
A Bulgarian roasted red pepper and tomato relish simmered into a thick, lightly sweet spread.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 50 min📖 1 min readServes 8~110 kcal🇧🇬 Bulgarian🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 65 min cook 20 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 50 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating20 min
- Cooking1 h 5 min
Ingredients
8 servings
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For the sauce
- 1.2 kg Red pointed peppers
- 700 gr Tomatoes
- 1 adet Carrot
- 3 diş Garlic
- 0.3 su bardağı(~60 ml) Sunflower oil
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Granulated sugar
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Grape vinegar
General
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
- 0.4 çay kaşığı(~2 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Roast the red pointed peppers in a 220°C oven for 25 minutes, until the skins blister.
25 min25:00 - 2
Leave the peppers in a covered container for 10 minutes, then remove the skins and seeds.
10 min10:00 - 3
Grate the tomatoes, finely grate the carrot, and crush the garlic.
- 4
Process the peppers, tomatoes, carrot, and garlic into a coarse puree.
- 5
Put the puree in a pot and add the sunflower oil, granulated sugar, grape vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
- 6
Thicken the sauce over low heat for 35-40 minutes, stirring often.
40 min40:00 - 7
Rest the lyutenitsa for 10 minutes before transferring it to a jar.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Roast the peppers until the skins are blackened in spots; half-roasted peppers leave the sauce grainy and raw-smelling.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve lyutenitsa in a small bowl with toasted bread, roasted peppers, and olives.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~110
kcal calories
2
g protein
14
g carbs
6
g fat
Protein 7%Carbs 47%Fat 46%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Lyutenitsa make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Lyutenitsa take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 65 minutes, including 20 minutes of passive resting; 110 minutes in total.Is Lyutenitsa difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Lyutenitsa have?
Approximately 110 kcal per serving. Protein: 2g, carbs: 14g, fat: 6g.Is Lyutenitsa allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Lyutenitsa belong to?
This recipe belongs to Bulgarian cuisine.How many ingredients does Lyutenitsa need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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