Mirza Ghasemi Persian Smoked Eggplants and Tomatoes

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    246 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Persian

Mirza Ghasemi Persian Smoked Eggplants and Tomatoes

Mirza Ghasemi is a Persian eggplant and tomato dish that's very flavorful. This vegetarian eggplant recipe is super easy to make and everyone will ask for seconds! 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 globe eggplants
  • 3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 7 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 roma tomatoes diced
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 eggs lightly beaten
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Instructions

  1. Pierce the eggplants using a fork. Char them by placing them on a grill or directly on the flame of gas stove top. Rotate them regularly to make sure they're charred on all sides. 
  2. The eggplant skin must get completely charred and the flesh should be softened. 
  3. Let the eggplants cool for some minutes then carefully peel off the charred skin.
  4. Mash or chop the eggplants finely and set them aside. 
  5. In a large pan, heat the olive oil and saute the minced garlic until almost golden. 
  6. Add in diced tomatoes and cook until the excess water starts evaporating. 
  7. Add in mashed eggplants and stir well. Raise the heat to medium high and cook until the excess water is almost completely evaporated. 
  8. Add in turmeric, black pepper and salt. Combine well with the other ingredients. 
  9. Add in the eggs and mix well until the eggs are cooked. 
  10. Serve warm with bread or rice and fresh herbs. 

Notes

  • You can use fresh or canned tomatoes to make mirza ghasemi. 
  • Find smoked eggplants in jars at Turkish and Mediterranean shops. 
  • Mirza ghasemi can be served with fresh middle eastern style bread such as lavash or pita as an appetizer or with rice as a main dish.
  • The eggs can be scrambled or fried separately and served with eggplants and tomatoes.
  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to two days.
  • The main flavors of this dish come from charred eggplant and garlic, so don't go light on garlic and make sure you're using fresh garlic and not garlic powder.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 246kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 123mg (41%) Sodium 639mg (27%) Potassium 1000mg (29%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 774IU (15%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 65mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 246 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 246kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 123mg 41%
Sodium 639mg 27%
Potassium 1000mg 21%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 774IU 15%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 65mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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