Zaalouk (Eggplant Appetizer)

Name: Zaalouk (Eggplant Appetizer)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 lbs eggplant; 4 medium tomatoes; 1/4 cup olive oil; 6 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp parsley; 2 tbsp cilantro; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 2 tsp cumin; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/8 tsp cayenne powder; 1 lemon

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings
4
Calories
220 kcal
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
Moroccan, North African

Zaalouk (Eggplant Appetizer)

Chad Dorsey

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Zaalouk is a traditional Moroccan eggplant dip made with tender eggplant, stewed tomatoes, and an all-star cast of herbs and spices.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 lbs eggplant peeled and chopped into 1-inch cubes (See Note 1)
4 medium tomatoes peeled and chopped (See Note 2)
1/4 cup olive oil
6 cloves garlic minced
2 tbsp parsley chopped
2 tbsp cilantro chopped
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp cayenne powder
1 lemon (2-3 tbsp juice)

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Instructions

In a Dutch oven or deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the eggplant, tomatoes, garlic, parsley, cilantro, paprika, cumin, salt, cayenne, and 1/3 cup of water. Stir to combine.
Cover and cook over medium heat for 20-25 minutes, or until the eggplant and tomatoes are soft enough to mash.
Stir in lemon juice and continue cooking uncovered over low heat to reduce liquid, stirring frequently; occasionally scraping the bottom of the pan. Adjust the heat if necessary to avoid contents from scorching.
When the zaalouk is reduced to desired consistency, taste, then adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Serve warm or cold with pita or other bread of choice.

Notes

If desired, boil, grill or roast eggplant first, then drain water and strain out as many seeds as possible. Add cooked eggplant pulp in step 2, after tomatoes have cooked.
Any variety of tomatoes will work here, but you must use fresh tomatoes. Resist any urge to use canned tomatoes, regardless of brand or quality. The high acid content in canned tomatoes will have a negative impact on the overall flavor of your eggplant appetizer." That's just my experience, but by all means, experiment and see if it is something that you like!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 220kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 597mg (25%) Potassium 920mg (26%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 1796IU (36%) Vitamin C 40mg (44%) Calcium 63mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 220 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	220kcal	11%
Carbohydrates	23g	8%
Protein	4g	8%
Fat	15g	23%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Sodium	597mg	25%
Potassium	920mg	20%
Fiber	10g	40%
Sugar	12g	24%
Vitamin A	1796IU	36%
Vitamin C	40mg	44%
Calcium	63mg	6%
Iron	2mg	11%