Warm Zaalouk (Eggplant-Tomato Salad) With Chickpeas

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  • Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
1 lb eggplant (preferably the smaller ones), halved lengthwise2 tbsp lemon juice1/2 lb plum tomatoes, chopped5 garlic cloves, minced1/2 tsp chili powder1/2 tsp ground cumin1/2 tsp smoked paprika1/4 cup vegetable broth1 cup cooked chickpeas2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425F, lightly grease or line a baking sheet with foil.
Place the eggplant halves cut-side down on the sheet.
Bake until very soft, about 45 minutes.
Scoop the flesh out into a bowl, sprinkle with lemon juice and reserve.
In a saucepan, cook tomatoes, garlic, chili powder, cumin and paprika in the broth until the mixture has become a thick sauce, about 20-25 minutes.
Stir in the mashed eggplant mixture and chickpeas and warm through, then remove from heat and stir in the parsley.

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.

Servings Per Recipe: 2
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 242.0
  • Total Fat: 2.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 494.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 50.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 12.4 g
  • Protein: 9.7 g

Member Reviews
  • RB2252
    Really great :) I left out the parsley (didn't have any). Thank you for sharing I will def make it again! - 7/14/10
  • SHELLSTR
    Yummy! I didn't have chickpeas, so made it without and it was easy and delicious - will be trying with chickpeas next time. - 6/23/10
  • CD5941250
    Very Good. Thanks for a nice eggplant recipe! - 2/5/12
  • CHAKRATEEZE
    sounds delicious! - 6/5/10