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Zaalouk (Moroccan eggplant salad)

This Moroccan salad is easy to make, versatile as a side, dip or spread and with lovely subtle flavors.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 (approx)
Calories: 73 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Moroccan

Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant aubergine (1 = approx 14oz)
  • 2 tomatoes medium/large - make sure they're ripe
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon virgin olive oil virgin or EVOO
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ tablespoon chopped cilantro coriander

Instructions

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  1. Prick the eggplant all over with the tip of a knife and rub the skin with a little olive oil.
  2. Place it over a hot grill (BBQ) or under the broiler (grill) and cook a couple minutes each side, turning as it softens. Once it is completely soft (you can test with a skewer) remove from heat and cover with foil to let it steam for around 20 minutes, ideally. You can cook the eggplant ahead and leave to cool completely, if that suits better.
  3. Chop up the eggplant flesh, with or without the skin as you prefer. If you like, peel the tomatoes or simple remove core and dice. Finely chop the garlic.
  4. Warm the oil in a medium pan over a medium heat. Add the garlic, cumin and paprika and cook for a minute to get them fragrant then add the tomato and salt. Cook for a minute or two to soften then add the eggplant. Cook the mixture down, stirring regularly, to evaporate some of the liquid (around 15 minutes or so).
  5. When it reaches the thickness you prefer, stir through the cilantro and serve warm or room temperature.

Notes

  • You can leave the eggplant with or without skin, as you prefer. Without skin will give a smoother texture and will break up to more of a dip. With skin will be chunkier and the skin may be a little more bitter. Here I have removed the skin.
  • You can leave the eggplant with or without skin, as you prefer. Without skin will give a smoother texture and will break up to more of a dip. With skin will be chunkier and the skin may be a little more bitter. Here I have removed the skin.

Nutrition Information

Calories 73kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 297mg (12%) Potassium 408mg (12%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 662IU (13%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4(approx)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 73

% Daily Value*

Calories 73kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 297mg 12%
Potassium 408mg 9%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 662IU 13%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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