Fresh Tomato and Pepper Relish

Preparation Notes

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 red pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic crushed
• 4 medium tomatoes skinned and chopped
• 2 tsp sun-dried tomatoes finely chopped
• 2 tsp fresh parsley finely chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Set the oven to 190°C/gas mark 5. Put the pepper in a small tin and roast for 35-40 minutes or until most of the skin is blackened. Leave to cool, then remove the skin, seeds and pith, and chop finely.
2. Heat the oil and gently fry the onion and garlic far several minutes or until soft but not coloured.
3. Add the chopped pepper, tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes and herbs. Cook gently until the mixture has a sauce like consistency. Season well, remove the bay leaf. Leave to cool before serving.