Taktouka Roasted Bell Pepper & Tomato Salad
Moroccan taktouka is a warm, colourful Moroccan salad: roasted and peeled sweet peppers cooked slowly with reduced tomato, olive oil, garlic, cumin and paprika. Its glycemic index does not apply because it contains no starch, and it is a goldmine of vitamin C and antioxidants.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
Serve it warm or cold next to grilled fish or poultry tajines; its sweet, smoky flavour enriches your table without a grain of sugar.
Best preparation methods
Roast green and red peppers over a flame and peel them without rinsing, to keep the deep roasted flavour, then cook them down with tomato and extra virgin olive oil.
Important Nutritional Note
Roasted sweet pepper is one of the richest foods in immune-boosting vitamin C, plus mild capsaicin that stimulates circulation.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (100 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 78 kcal | 78 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 1.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 7.2 g | 7.2 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 4.7 g | 4.7 g |
| Fat | 4.6 g | 4.6 g |
| Dietary fibre | 2.5 g | 2.5 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
It has 78 kcal per 100 g, ranking 1 of 9 in Moroccan dishes (lowest first).
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Frequently asked questions
Does taktouka raise blood sugar?
It has no effect on blood sugar: it is just watery vegetables and extra virgin olive oil, and its glycemic index does not apply.
How many calories are in a 100 g portion of taktouka?
The portion contains about 80 kcal, 1.5 g of protein, 4.5 g of healthy fat and 7 g of light natural carbohydrate.
What is the difference between taktouka and zaalouk?
Taktouka is based entirely on roasted sweet peppers and tomato, while zaalouk is based mainly on mashed aubergine.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.