Moroccan Eggplant Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Health score
17%
Moroccan Eggplant Salad
40 min.
4
255kcal

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Moroccan Eggplant Salad: A Flavorful Vegetarian, Vegan, and Dairy-Free Side Dish
Are you a cooking enthusiast looking for a delicious, vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free side dish that's easy to make and packed with flavors? Look no further than this mouth-watering Moroccan Eggplant Salad! This recipe is perfect for those who want to add a unique twist to their usual antipasti, starter, or snack options.
With a ready time of just 40 minutes and serving 4 persons, this Moroccan Eggplant Salad is not only quick and easy to whip up but is also a crowd-pleaser. Each serving contains only 255 kcal, making it a guilt-free indulgence.
The star of this dish is the eggplant, which is pan-roasted to perfection and combined with a medley of ingredients such as red onion, parsley, extra-virgin olive oil, red-wine vinegar, sugar, and a hint of cumin. The result is a salad that boasts a perfect balance of flavors and textures, sure to impress your family and friends.
Not only is this Moroccan Eggplant Salad a flavor bomb, but it's also nutritionally packed. With a glycemic index of 65.27 and a glycemic load of 30.97, it's a smart choice for those watching their blood sugar levels. Plus, it's inflammation-friendly with an inflammation score of -5 and boasts a nutrition score of 9.5078260121138%.
Don't miss out on this delightful recipe that's bursting with antioxidant flavonoids like delphinidin, apigenin, luteolin, isorhamnetin, kaempferol, and myricetin, as well as essential nutrients like Vitamin K, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and more.
Dive into the rich, smoky flavors of Morocco with this easy-to-make, nutritious, and utterly delicious Moroccan Eggplant Salad. It's time to elevate your dining experience with a side dish that's as beautiful as it is tasty!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon cumin seeds 
  • pound eggplant firm
  • tablespoons flat parsley divided chopped
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin divided
  • servings wholewheat pita breads toasted
  • 0.3 cup onion red chopped
  • teaspoons red-wine vinegar 
  • teaspoon sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • tongs
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Toast cumin in a dry 10-inch heavy skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and dark brown (be careful not to burn). Cool, then grind to a powder in grinder.
  2. Pan-roast whole eggplant in skillet over medium heat, turning frequently with tongs, until blackened and tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
  3. Transfer to a cutting board and cut off and discard stem. Scrape flesh from skin and coarsely chop. Toss with onion, vinegar, sugar, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon parsley, 1/2 teaspoon toasted cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  4. Serve in a shallow bowl drizzled with remaining tablespoon oil and sprinkled with remaining tablespoon parsley and toasted cumin.

Nutrition Facts

Calories255kcal
Protein10%
Fat27.9%
Carbs62.1%

Properties

Glycemic Index
65.27
Glycemic Load
30.97
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
9.5078260121138%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
97.17mg
Apigenin
4.32mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.3mg
Quercetin
2.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:255.15kcal
12.76%
Fat:8.02g
12.33%
Saturated Fat:1.11g
6.95%
Carbohydrates:40.14g
13.38%
Net Carbohydrates:35.22g
12.81%
Sugar:5.45g
6.06%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:305.14mg
13.27%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:6.47g
12.93%
Vitamin K:41.05µg
39.1%
Manganese:0.57mg
28.32%
Fiber:4.92g
19.69%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.55%
Folate:43.38µg
10.84%
Potassium:362.57mg
10.36%
Vitamin B3:2mg
9.98%
Copper:0.2mg
9.87%
Vitamin E:1.38mg
9.21%
Phosphorus:88.29mg
8.83%
Iron:1.57mg
8.74%
Magnesium:34.37mg
8.59%
Vitamin C:5.95mg
7.21%
Calcium:68.31mg
6.83%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.51%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
6.04%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.61%
Zinc:0.72mg
4.77%
Vitamin A:201.11IU
4.02%
Source:Epicurious