Lyutenitsa

Ingredients

• •6 red bell peppers, roasted, peeled, and seeded
• •1 large eggplant, roasted and peeled
• •4 tomatoes, diced
• •1 onion, diced
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •3 tbsp sunflower oil
• •1 tsp sugar
• •Salt to taste

Steps

1. 1.Roast the peppers and eggplant over an open flame or under a broiler, turning occasionally, until the skins are completely charred; transfer to a covered bowl to steam for 10-15 minutes, then peel and seed.
2. 2.Blend the roasted peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, and onion until mostly smooth.
3. 3.Simmer the mixture in a pot with sunflower oil and sugar for 45-60 minutes, stirring often, until thickened and a wooden spoon leaves a clear trail across the bottom of the pot.
4. 4.Stir in the garlic during the last 5 minutes of cooking, season with salt, and cool before serving as a spread.