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Easy Zaalouk Recipe - Moroccan eggplant and tomato salad (two variations!)

Zaalouk is a delicious Moroccan eggplant and tomato dip with spicy pepper. Serve this roasted eggplant as salad or dip with olive and spice.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 194 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Israeli

Ingredients

Zaaluk roasted eggplant salad:
  • 2 large eggplants
  • 2 tomatoes chopped finely
  • 2 hot green peppers chopped finely seeds removed
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • Juice of ½ a lemon
  • salt and pepper to taste
Tomato-basil roasted eggplant salad:
  • 2 large eggplants
  • 2 tomatoes chopped finely
  • 2 yellow red or orange peppers (or a mix thereof)
  • 2 teaspoons paprika powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ lemon, juice of or 4 tsps red wine vinegar
  • 1 handful fresh basil
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

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  1. Turn on the oven or grill to a high heat. Arrange the eggplant on an aluminum-covered baking sheet (or better yet, directly on the grill), and grill until the eggplant is completely, utterly blackened, turning it occasionally to ensure an even blistering (approximately 30-40 minutes).
  2. If making the tomato-basil roasted eggplant salad, add the bell peppers to the oven about 15 minutes after the eggplant.
  3. Then, using plastic thongs or your hands (NEVER metal), put the eggplant (and bell peppers, if using) in a plastic bag and let rest until cool enough to handle.
  4. Once cooled, peel the eggplant (and bell peppers) with your hands, and remove the flesh. Drizzle with a bit of lemon and set aside, covered in plastic wrap.
  5. Chop the rest of the ingredients. Season, taste, and correct seasonings as needed. Add a drizzle of olive oil right before serving.
  6. Serve Moroccan zaalouk immediately, though it gets even better with time. Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 194kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Sodium 9mg (0%) Potassium 693mg (20%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 576IU (12%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 194

% Daily Value*

Calories 194kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Sodium 9mg 0%
Potassium 693mg 15%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 576IU 12%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.