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Meltingly Tender Moroccan Eggplant

A flavorful Moroccan dish featuring eggplant cooked to perfection with aromatic spices and a rich tomato sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Moroccan
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Eggplant Preparation
  • 2 medium eggplants cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon salt for sweating the eggplant
Sauce Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes about 14 ounces
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional for sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for heat
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Eggplant
  1. Sprinkle the cubed eggplant with salt and let it sit for about 30 minutes to draw out moisture.
  2. Rinse the eggplant cubes under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.
Cook the Sauce
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Add the cumin, coriander, paprika, and cinnamon, and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth, and stir to combine.
  6. Add honey, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using. Bring to a simmer.
Combine and Cook
  1. Add the prepared eggplant to the skillet, stirring to coat with the sauce.
  2. Cover and cook on low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the eggplant is tender.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve
  1. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
  2. Serve hot with couscous or bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated. It also freezes well.

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