Turkish Salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Yield: 8 servings

1 onion, chopped or 1 (10oz) bag frozen chopped onions, thawed
1 teaspoon prepared crushed garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil or Cooking Spray
2 green bell peppers, seeded, veins removed, diced, or 1 (10-ounce) bag
stir-fry peppers, defrosted
2 jalapeño hot pepper rings (from a jar)
2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper
Start Fresh Sugar Free Egg Kichel (optional)

1. In 10-inch skillet, sauté onion and garlic in oil or spray over medium heat for 2 minutes.
2. Add peppers, tomatoes, salt and pepper.
3. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Chill in refrigerator 1 hour before serving with egg kichel, if desired.

Tip
Add sautéed zucchini and eggplant and you have a ratatouille. Serve it warm as a deliciously thick and flavorful side dish.

Values below based on use of cooking spray.

NUTRITION FACTS

Amount Per Serving
Calories 29 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium182mg8%
Total Carbohydrate5g2%
Dietary Fiber1g5%
Sugars4g 
Protein1g 
Vitamin A10% 
Vitamin C34% 
Calcium2% 
Iron2% 

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Wesley Kosher Supermarket donated all the groceries for this episode.
Wesley Kosher Supermarket.
455 Rt. 306
Monsey, NY
Phone: 845.364.7217


Published: Saturday, February 21, 2009

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  • (1) Carmen Maria , March 1, 2009

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Jamie Geller left a fast-track career as a New York City TV producer to embark on the frazzled-track career of Jewish wife and mother. Though cooking and baking had been on her "Never" list, she found herself outrageously enthusiastic about learning how to prepare terrific meals. Her family and guests now enjoy scrumptious Shabbos and holiday delicacies around her dining room table in Monsey, New York. Much to her own surprise, today Jamie is an internationally syndicated food and lifestyle columnist and is the host of the OU cooking show, “Simply Kosher.” You can pick up more shortcuts, cooking tips and new recipes by visiting Jamie at her online home: www.quickandkosher.com

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