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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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 246 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Persian
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- The eggplant skin must get completely charred and the flesh should be softened.
- Let the eggplants cool for some minutes then carefully peel off the charred skin.
- Mash or chop the eggplants finely and set them aside.
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil and saute the minced garlic until almost golden.
- Add in diced tomatoes and cook until the excess water starts evaporating.
- Add in mashed eggplants and stir well. Raise the heat to medium high and cook until the excess water is almost completely evaporated.
- Add in turmeric, black pepper and salt. Combine well with the other ingredients.
- Add in the eggs and mix well until the eggs are cooked.
- Serve warm with bread or rice and fresh herbs.
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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
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
% 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.