1️⃣ Roast peppers: Broil or grill until charred and soft (20–30 min), turning. Steam covered 15 min, peel, seed, and drain 20 min; chop finely.
2️⃣ Base: In a wide pot, warm oil. Sauté onion 5–6 min; add carrots 4 min. Stir in garlic 30 sec.
3️⃣ Simmer: Add tomatoes and chopped peppers. Cook on medium-low, stirring often, until thick and glossy (35–45 min).
4️⃣ Season: Stir in vinegar, sugar, chili, cumin (if using), salt, and pepper. Simmer 3–5 min; adjust to taste.
5️⃣ Finish: Fold in parsley. Cool and refrigerate up to 1 week—or jar hot into sterilized jars.
Total Time
🕒 Prep: 30 min
🔥 Cook: 1 h 15 min
⏳ Total: 1 h 45 min
Nutritional Value
🔋 Energy: ~35 kcal
💪 Protein: ~1 g
🧈 Fat: ~2 g
🍞 Carbohydrates: ~4 g
🧂 Sodium: ~170 mg
Advice
Drain roasted peppers before simmering—less water = faster reduction and a jammy, spoonable texture.
Why it works
Tomatoes and carrots bring natural pectin and sweetness; slow cooking in oil forms a silky emulsion; a splash of vinegar brightens and balances the roasted depth.
Twist
Blend half smooth and leave half chunky for a “spread + relish” hybrid that’s perfect on bread and grilled meats.
Status
Spreadable sunshine—Lutenitsa that turns bread, meat, and cheese into a feast. #grannyzen #lutenitsa
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