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moroccan zaalouk

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Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
@ClubFoody
Surrey South, BC

This delicious and versatile dish is easy to make and healthy plus a great way to use up tomatoes and enjoy them with eggplants.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 1 Hr 15 Min
method Roast

Ingredients For moroccan zaalouk

  • 2 md
    eggplants (about 2 1/2 lbs), washed and halved
  • 1/2 c
    extra virgin olive oil, or as needed, plus 2 tbsp, divided
  • 3 lg
    Roma tomatoes (about 1 1/2 cups), blanched, peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 4 lg
    cloves garlic, pressed
  • 2 Tbsp
    tomato paste
  • 1/4 c
    chopped cilantro, packed
  • 1/4 c
    chopped parsley, packed, plus more for garnish
  • 1 tsp
    ground Himalayan pink salt
  • 1 tsp
    freshly ground black pepper (I always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 1 Tbsp
    ground cumin
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    smoked paprika
  • 1/8 tsp
    cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 2 Tbsp
    freshly squeezed lemon juice, divided
  • 1 tsp
    lemon zest, for garnish

How To Make moroccan zaalouk

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 425ºF and line a baking sheet with foil lightly greased; set aside.
  • 2
    Poke several holes on eggplant skins with a fork and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Brush their flesh with oil to cover the entire surface and place flesh side down.
  • 3
    Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes or until very soft.
  • 4
    Remove from the heat and let them cool off until they are cool enough to handle, about 20 minutes.
  • 5
    Scoop out the flesh and add it to a large pot. Add tomatoes, garlic, tomato paste, cilantro, parsley, 2 tbsp. oil, salt and pepper. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  • 6
    Cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring often.
  • 7
    Using a potato masher or a meat chopper, mash the ingredients.
  • 8
    Add cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper and 1 tbsp. lemon juice. Mix well and cook, uncovered, for an additional 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • 9
    Stir in the remaining 1 tbsp. lemon juice; taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  • 10
    It can be served warm as a side dish or let it cool and serve it as a dip with pita bread, khubz or crostini.
  • 11
    To view this delicious versatile Afrian dish on YouTube, click on this link ➡ https://youtu.be/hutIco06V_A
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