MOROCCAN-SPICED EGGPLANT AND TOMATO STEW
Moroccan-spiced tomato stew with roasted eggplant, smoky spices, and chickpeas! An incredibly comforting, satisfying 10-ingredient meal inspired by the flavors of zaalouk.
Provided by Minimalist Baker
Categories Entree
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (218 C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add diced eggplant, drizzle with avocado or olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Toss to coat and roast for 30-35 minutes, flipping / tossing near the 20-minute mark.
- In the meantime, heat a large rimmed pan or pot over medium heat. Once hot, add oil (or water) and onions. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, or until soft and slightly caramelized.
- Add garlic, cumin, and paprika and stir to coat. Cook for 1 minute more.
- Add tomatoes and their juices as well as water (or vegetable broth). Cover and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 4 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
- Remove cover and add (rinsed, drained) chickpeas (optional), maple syrup, and harissa paste and stir to coat. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat.
- Remove roasted eggplant from oven, turn oven off, and add eggplant to the tomatoes and chickpeas. Stir to combine and cover. Simmer over medium-low / low heat for another 10 minutes to allow flavors to deepen.
- Taste and adjust flavors as needed, adding more maple syrup to balance the heat, cumin, or paprika for smokiness, salt to taste, or harissa paste for spice.
- Serve as is or over rice or grain of choice (or pasta or roasted vegetables) with wedges of fresh lemon and fresh chopped parsley or cilantro. Additional harissa paste can be added as garnish for additional heat.
- Store completely cooled leftovers in the refrigerator up to 5 days or in the freezer up to 1 month. Reheat on the stovetop, adding more water or vegetable broth as needed to rehydrate.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 servings, Calories 240 kcal, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Protein 2.2 g, Fat 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 530 mg, Fiber 6.8 g, Sugar 15.3 g
MOROCCAN ZAALOUK RECIPE
To make this popular Moroccan side or salad, fresh tomatoes and eggplants are seasoned with a robust quantity of herbs, garlic, olive oil, and spices then cooked to a dip-like consistency.Roasting the eggplants is optional but recommended for a layer of smoky flavor. It's my preferred method.Don't worry about exact measures when making zaalouk. The ratio of tomatoes to eggplant can be adjusted according to what you have on hand or what you prefer in terms of flavor. Seasoning is also very flexible and more or less olive oil is also fine.Zaalouk is traditionally enjoyed as a dip with Moroccan bread (khobz). If you prefer to eat with a fork or want to make enough to have leftovers for another meal, you may want to increase the recipe by half. Serve zaalouk warm, cold, or at room temperature.
Provided by Christine Benlafquih | Taste of Maroc
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Trim the stems from the eggplants and cut them in half lengthwise. Arrange the eggplant halves skin side up on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and place under the broiler as close to the flame or heating element as possible.
- Roast the eggplants for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until the skins are charred and puckered with sections that crumble or crack like burnt paper when pressed. The flesh will be very soft.
- While the eggplant is roasting, peel, seed, and chop the tomatoes.
- Transfer the chopped tomatoes to a skillet along with the olive oil, garlic, parsley, cilantro, and spices. The optional cayenne and whole chili peppers can be added at this time as well.
- Cook the tomato mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the tomatoes break down and a rich tomato sauce forms. This usually takes 10 to 20 minutes, depending on how soft the tomatoes were and how many you used.
- When the eggplants are roasted, remove them from the oven. When cool enough to handle, use a large spoon to scoop the flesh from the skin. Discard the skin.
- Add the eggplant flesh to the tomato mixture, stirring to combine. Use the back of a spoon or a fork to mash any firm bits of eggplant. If you want to add the optional lemon juice or a very small wedge of lemon, you can do so at this time.
- Cook the zaalouk for five to ten minutes to allow the flavors to blend, or longer if you want to reduce the salad to a drier, pastier consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning then remove from the heat.
- Peel, seed, and chop the tomatoes. Place them in a large deep skillet or large pot along with the olive oil, spices, garlic, and herbs. Stir to combine.
- Trim the stems from the eggplants and peel them. Some strips of skin can be left intact if you like a colorful zaalouk.Finely chop the peeled eggplants and add them to the skillet or pot along with 1/4 to 1/3 cup of water. If your pan is quite full, don't worry about stirring the eggplant into the tomato mixture just yet.
- Cover and cook the tomato mixture and eggplants over medium heat for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chopped eggplant has begun to soften and reduce in volume.
- Stir to combine all the ingredients well. Add the optional chili peppers or cayenne, if using, and a little more water if you found that the ingredients were sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Cover and continue cooking for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the eggplant and tomatoes are soft enough to mash.
- At this point, you can add the optional lemon juice or lemon wedge if using.Continue cooking the zaalouk uncovered to reduce the liquids, scraping the bottom of the pan and stirring frequently. Adjust the heat if necessary to avoid burning the zaalouk.If you want a puree-like consistency, mash the eggplants and tomatoes while the liquids reduce. If you prefer a chunky texture, stir without mashing.
- When the zaalouk has reduced to a consistency you like, taste and adjust seasoning then remove from the heat.
- Zaalouk can be served warm, cold, or at room temperature. Garnish as desired with fresh parsley or cilantro and/or a drizzle of good olive oil.
- Zaalouk will keep for several days in the fridge or two to three months in the freezer.If freezing, allow the zaalouk to thaw before reheating in a pan. Reduce any excess liquids and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 206 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 593 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 10 g
EGGPLANT WITH TOMATO SAUCE
My grandmother brought this recipe from Italy about 125 years ago. It's been passed through the generations and is now being made by my own great-granddaughters! It's a delightful side dish that we serve with a variety of main courses such as pasta with meatballs or baked chicken. I make it every week!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut eggplant into 1/2-in.-thick slices. Sprinkle with salt. Place in a deep dish; cover and let stand for 30 minutes. , Rinse with cold water; drain and dry on paper towels. In a 2-qt. saucepan, heat oil over medium heat Add the tomatoes, garlic, basil and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. , Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm while preparing eggplant. In a large skillet, heat about 1/4 cup oil; brown eggplant, a quarter at a time, adding more oil as needed. Place on a serving platter one row at a time. Cover with sauce and sprinkle with cheese. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 525mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
GRILLED EGGPLANT WITH MOZZARELLA, TOMATOES, AND BASIL
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare a barbecue (or preheat a broiler). Cut the eggplants into slices about 1/2-inch thick. Spread on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil on both sides. Set aside.
- Cut mozzarella in half crosswise, then slice each half about 1/4-inch thick to create half-moon shaped pieces. Slice tomatoes in the same manner. Arrange tomatoes and mozzarella decoratively around the edge of a large serving platter.
- Place eggplant slices on barbecue (or place on baking sheet in broiler) and cook, turning once, until nicely charred on each side; the eggplant should almost caramelize. Arrange the cooked eggplant down the center of the serving platter, surrounded by the tomatoes and mozzarella. Pluck about 12 large leaves from the basil bunch, stack them, roll them up like a cigar, then slice crosswise into thin shreds (?chiffonade?). Scatter the basil shreds over the vegetables and cheese, then drizzle balsamic vinegar and more olive oil over all. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste, and let stand until eggplant is at room temperature.
MOROCCAN ZAALOUK (COOKED EGGPLANT AND TOMATO SALAD)
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Combine eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, parsley, paprika, cumin, salt, oil, water, and cayenne in a large deep skillet or pot. Cover and simmer over medium to medium-high heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- With a spoon or potato masher, crush and blend tomatoes and eggplant.
- Add lemon wedge to the pot, if using. Continue simmering mixture, uncovered, for 10 minutes. The lemon will give a tangy nuance but is not necessary.
- The zaalouk is ready when liquids are reduced and mixture can be stirred into a heap in the center of the pan.
- Drizzle olive oil-or chile oil if you like spicy food. Serve with sliced crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 492 kcal, Carbohydrate 78 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 8 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1157 mg, Sugar 14 g, Fat 15 g, ServingSize serves 4 to 6, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
MOROCCAN GRILLED EGGPLANT WITH TOMATO SAUCE
Rich and tasty, this dish is full of nutrients and is yummy too. From BC Liquor Stores' Taste Magazine.
Provided by alvinakatz
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h20m
Yield 1 baking dish, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- TO MAKE SAUCE.
- Heat oil in heavy pan with a tight lid.Add onion, carrot, and celery and saute until soft, but not brown.
- Add tomatoes, wine or stock, and tomato paste and bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
- Stir in cinnamon, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, and raisins.
- Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until thick.
- Remove form heat and add 1/4 c cilantro.
- TO MAKE DISH.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease bar-be-que and preheat.
- Slice eggplants lengthwise into 1/4 in slices and brush both sides with olive oil.
- Grill eggplant on both sides until golden brown and soft or fry in frying pan.
- Oil a 12 cup baking dish.
- Spread a layer of sauce on the bottom, then a single layer of eggplant, repeating until eggplant is all used up, ending with sauce.
- Overlap tomato slices on top and sprinkle with pine nuts.
- Bake for 30 minutes until nuts are golden.
- Let rest for a few minutes, sprinkle with cilantro, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.2, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 447.8, Carbohydrate 35.5, Fiber 11.9, Sugar 12.8, Protein 6.7
EGYPTIAN EGGPLANT
Make and share this Egyptian Eggplant recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Jamilahs_Kitchen
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Peel eggplant if you prefer it without the skin like I do.
- Cute in cubes and mix lemon juice and water and toss together so Eggplant doesn't brown.
- Cut bell pepper into cubes.
- Saute bell pepper and eggplant in olive oil for a couple minutes.
- Add tomato sauce, chicken stock, jalapeno juice, jalapenos, chickpeas.
- Season with sea salt.
- Allow to reduce down until eggplant is soft and chickpeas are tender.
- Server Immediately
- I like mine with some pita bread, yogurt and it's a nice side dish for fish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.6, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 2583.3, Carbohydrate 53.5, Fiber 17.6, Sugar 12.9, Protein 11.4
BAKED EGGPLANT WITH MUSHROOM-TOMATO SAUCE
Make and share this Baked Eggplant With Mushroom-Tomato Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by annh53182
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 1h25m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Salt eggplant slices and place in colander on top of a plate. After 30 minutes, rinse eggplant thoroughly and pat down with paper towels.
- Preheat broiler.
- Arrange the eggplant slices on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; broil 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add onion and next 6 ingredients (onion through mushrooms). Cover and cook 7 minutes or until tender, stirring mixture occasionally. Increase heat to medium-high; uncover and cook for 2-4 minutes or until liquid evaporates.
- Spread half of mushroom mixture in bottom of a 1 1/2-quart round baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange half of eggplant slices over mushroom mixture; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Top with 1/2 cup tomato sauce and 1/3 cup mozzarella. Spread remaining mushroom mixture over mozzarella; top with remaining eggplant slices. Sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon pepper; top with remaining tomato sauce. Cover and bake at 375° for 1 hour. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Let stand 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.7, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 39.6, Sodium 652.1, Carbohydrate 27.1, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 12.2, Protein 21.4
MOROCCAN EGGPLANT WITH GARBANZO BEANS
This vegetarian dish is full of flavor, substantial, and makes a complete nutritious meal high in protein. The blended spices of garam masala make this dish rich tasting without being high in fat, and can be easily found in the spice section of your favorite market. From The World's Healthiest Foods website.
Provided by wirkwoman1
Categories Lentil
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat 1 TBS broth in a 10-12 inch skillet. Sauté onion in broth over medium heat for 5 minutes stirring frequently.
- Add garlic, red bell pepper, eggplant, garam masala, and turmeric.
- Stir to mix well for a minute, and add broth and tomato sauce.
- Stir again to mix.
- Cover, and cook over medium low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until peppers and eggplant are tender.
- Add garbanzo beans, lentils, red chili flakes, and raisins.
- Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve sprinkled with chopped cilantro.
EGGPLANT INVOLTINI WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE
Grilling eggplant is a lighter alternative to frying, and when you pile up cooked slices as they come off the fire, they continue to soften from the steam. Afterwards, the tender slices are stuffed and rolled with a mixture of three different cheeses, currants, pine nuts, and breadcrumbs, and baked in a fresh tomato sauce. The result is a vegetarian one-pan dinner and a culinary melting pot, reflecting influences from numerous invasions of Sicily over the centuries.
Provided by Lauryn Tyrell
Categories Food & Cooking Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes
Time 1h40m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Fresh Tomato Sauce: Heat oil in a medium straight-sided skillet over medium. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up tomato pieces with a wooden spoon, until tomatoes are soft, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes. Pass through the medium disk of a food mill. Sauce can be allowed to cool completely, then refrigerated in an airtight container up to 5 days. (Makes about 2 1/2 cups.)
- Involtini: Trim and cut eggplants length-wise into 1/4-to-1/2-inch-thick slices. Place on a rimmed baking sheet fitted with a wire rack; season both sides with salt. Let stand 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375°F. Place currants in a small heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Let stand 10 minutes, then drain. Finely chop half of mozzarella and place in a bowl with currants, ricotta, feta, pine nuts, cinnamon, oregano, parsley, breadcrumbs, and egg. Season with salt and pepper; stir to combine.
- Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Pat eggplant slices dry with paper towels and brush both sides of each evenly with olive oil. Brush grates with vegetable oil and grill eggplant slices, turning occasionally, until charred in places and tender, about 3 minutes a side.
- Transfer to a plate, piling slices on top of one another so that they continue to steam and soften. Let cool 15 minutes. Place 1 to 2 tablespoons filling at one short end of an eggplant slice. Roll up tightly to secure in a cigar shape. Repeat with remaining filling and eggplant slices.
- Spread tomato sauce evenly in the bottom of a 9-by-12-inch gratin dish or 9-inch square baking dish. Arrange eggplant rolls snugly in an even layer, seam-sides down. Thinly slice remaining mozzarella and arrange over top.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with pepper. Bake until cheese has melted and eggplant is bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let cool slightly, then garnish with basil and serve with bread.
BROILED EGGPLANT WITH TOMATO SAUCE
Make and share this Broiled Eggplant With Tomato Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by morgainegeiser
Categories Vegetable
Time 11m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pare and cut eggplant into 1/2 inch slices.
- Set oven control at broil and/or 550 degrees.
- Place eggplant slices on rack in broiler pan. Brush butter on slices; season with salt and pepper.
- Broil with tops about 3 inches from heat until eggplant is hot and tender. about 6 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, heat tomato sauce and garlic powder, stirring occasionally. Serve on eggplant slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.2, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 936.2, Carbohydrate 24.7, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 11.5, Protein 4.5
GRILLED BALSAMIC EGGPLANT
Balsamic and herb marinaded on eggplant cut so it grills on 3 sides and won't fall through the grates of the grill. Enjoy this recipe as is or cube and add to a pasta salad, sprinkle grated cheese over it while still hot.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Add the marinade ingredients into a bag tossing to combine. Add the 4 quarters of the eggplant and marinade for 1 hour at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Preheat grill to high. Place the wedges on the grates reserving the marinade.Grill on hot oiled grates lowering heat to medium.
- Brown on all three sides. Marking each side. Will be ready when easy to remove from grate. For more tender move to indirect heat and grill till desired. About 10 minutes.
- Pour the reserved marinade over the hot eggplant.
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