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Simple & Refreshing Tomato Rougaille – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Simple & Refreshing Tomato Rougaille

Transport your taste buds to Mauritius with this simple, no-cook Creole Tomato Rougaille. A refreshing and vibrant sauce that comes together in minutes, perfect over warm rice for a quick, healthy, and flavorful vegetarian meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 85
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • What You'll Need
  • Equipment
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Medium bowl
  • Mixing spoon
  • Produce & Pantry
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 medium sweet onion, like red or Vidalia
  • 1.5 to 2 cups (12-16 oz / 454 g) fresh or canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 0.5 tsp (2.5 ml) dry ginger OR 1 tsp (5 ml) fresh minced ginger
  • 0.5 tsp dried coriander OR 2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh cilantro or parsley, minced
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper or hot pepper sauce
  • 0.5 tsp (2.5 ml) salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • for Perfect Rougaille
  • For a sweeter, milder flavor, use a red or Vidalia onion instead of a yellow onion.
  • Use the ripest, most flavorful tomatoes you can find, like Roma or vine-ripened varieties, for the best taste.
  • For a heartier meal, feel free to add a can of rinsed chickpeas or lentils to the mixture.

Method
 

  1. What to Do
  2. Prepare your vegetables: Finely dice the green pepper and onion. If using fresh tomatoes, dice them as well.
  3. Mince the garlic and fresh ginger, if using.
  4. Combine the sauce: In a medium bowl, add the diced green pepper, onion, and tomatoes (including juice if using canned).
  5. Add the minced garlic, ginger, coriander or parsley, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
  6. Mix and rest: Stir everything together until well combined. For the best flavor, allow the rougaille to sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  7. Prepare the base: While the rougaille is resting, cook your rice according to the package directions.
  8. Serve and enjoy: Spoon the fresh Tomato Rougaille generously over bowls of warm, fluffy rice.
  9. Let the mixture marinate for at least 15-30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to deepen and meld together.
  10. Adjust the heat to your liking. Start with a small dash of cayenne or hot sauce and add more until you reach your desired spice level.

Nutrition

Calories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 0.5g

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