Zaalouk (Eggplant Appetizer)
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4.8
10 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
220 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Moroccan, North African
Zaalouk (Eggplant Appetizer)
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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
- 2 lbs eggplant peeled and chopped into 1-inch cubes (See Note 1)
- 4 medium tomato 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 pepper powder
- 1 lemon (2-3 tbsp juice)
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
(20%)
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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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