Mainly eaten in North Macedonia.

Ljutenica: Macedonian paprika and tomato spread

Лутеница (ljutenica)

Ljutenica is a sweetened, vinegary, oily Macedonian spread made from peppers, tomatoes and hot chillies, and it is served cold with bread. It is simple but slowly cooked, with a deep, spiced flavour.

155 min Easy 6 servings
Ljutenica recept: macedón paprika-paradicsom kenőcs otthon
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Ingredients

6 servings
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Method

  1. Roasting the peppers

    Roast the peppers whole, then leave them to cool in a bag or under a cover so that the skins come off easily.

    30 min
  2. Cleaning the peppers

    Peel off the softened skins, remove the core and seeds, then cut the flesh into cubes.

    15 min
  3. Cooking the tomatoes

    Cook the tomatoes in a large pan over a low heat for about an hour, until they have thickened.

    60 min
  4. Adding the peppers

    Stir the diced peppers into the tomatoes and cook together for a few more minutes.

    10 min
  5. Seasoning

    Add the chilli pepper, garlic, parsley, sugar, vinegar, oil and salt, then mix well.

    5 min
  6. Finishing

    If needed, cook for a few more minutes, then serve warm or cold with bread or flatbread.

Estimated nutrition
NutrientTotal (6 servings)1 servings
Energy1 230 kcal205 kcal
Fat96 g16 g
of which saturates10 g1,7 g
Carbohydrates94 g16 g
Protein17 g2,8 g
Fibre27 g4,5 g

An estimate calculated from the raw weight of the ingredients. Calculated with approximate data: vinegar. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Allergens and diets Based on the ingredients, it shows which common allergens the recipe contains and which diets it suits (e.g. gluten-free, dairy-free). For sensitive digestion, high-FODMAP and lactose-containing ingredients are listed separately. For information only; always check the actual products.

Contains: none of the tracked allergens

May contain: sulphites (depends on the exact product used)

For sensitive digestion: garlic (high-FODMAP or lactose-containing ingredients)

The labels are based on ingredient names, for information only and not medical advice. With a severe allergy or condition, check the actual products and ask your doctor.

Variants of this recipe

Ajvar-style Macedonian pinjur: roasted vegetable spread

Ajvar-style Macedonian pinjur: roasted vegetable spread

Ez a pinjur recept sült paprikából, padlizsánból és paradicsomból készül, lassan dinszteljük fokhagymával és olajjal. Hagyományosan télire, befőttesüvegben tesszük el.

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