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Moroccan Zaalouk Stewed Eggplant And Chickpea Tagine

Name: Moroccan Zaalouk Stewed Eggplant And Chickpea Tagine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 1 large Globe eggplant, cubed into one-inch pieces; 3 tbsp Olive oil; 4 clove Garlic, minced; 1.5 tsp Sweet paprika; 1 tsp Ground cumin; 0.25 tsp Chili powder; 1.5 cup Crushed canned tomatoes; 1.5 cup Canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1.5 tbsp Lemon juice; 0.25 cup Fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

A comforting vegetarian skillet featuring roasted smoky eggplant partially mashed into garlic tomatoes, chickpeas, and spices.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min

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Technique to learn

Zaalouk Smashing

Partially mashing cooked eggplant into a spiced tomato base creates a velvety, thick textured ragout traditional to Moroccan home kitchens.

Instructions

Step 1: Toss cubed eggplant with one tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt, then roast on a baking sheet at 400 Fahrenheit for 20 minutes until tender.
Step 2: Heat remaining two tablespoons olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat and add minced garlic, cumin, paprika, and chili powder, cooking for 1 minute.

Step 3: Stir in crushed tomatoes and drained chickpeas, simmering for 5 minutes.

Step 4: Add roasted eggplant to the skillet and gently mash about half of the eggplant pieces with a fork to thicken the sauce.

Step 5: Cover skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes allowing flavors to integrate.

Step 6: Stir in lemon juice and half of the fresh parsley, adjusting salt to taste.

Step 7: Transfer to bowls and sprinkle remaining chopped parsley over top before serving hot.

Cooking tips

Roasting eggplant beforehand prevents excess oil absorption and enhances natural caramelization.
Serve hot alongside warm flatbread for scooping up the textured ragout.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Moroccan; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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