Moroccan Eggplant Salad

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

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Embark on a culinary journey to Morocco with this delightful Moroccan Eggplant Salad. This vibrant dish is not only bursting with flavor but also embraces a range of dietary preferences, making it an excellent choice for vegetarians, vegans, and anyone seeking a dairy-free option. With its rich blend of spices and fresh ingredients, it serves as a perfect side dish, antipasti, or even a standalone snack.

The star of this recipe is the eggplant, which transforms into a tender, smoky delight when pan-roasted. We enhance the eggplant's natural flavor with aromatic cumin seeds, which are toasted to perfection and then ground to release their earthy fragrance. Combined with the sweetness of red onion and a tangy red-wine vinegar dressing, each bite is a burst of savory goodness.

Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply looking to elevate your everyday meals, this Moroccan Eggplant Salad is sure to impress. Not only is it light and refreshing, with only 255 calories per serving, but it also provides a hearty dose of nutrients. Serve it alongside toasted pita for the perfect dipping companion, and watch as your guests are captivated by its colors and flavors. Let the spices of Morocco bring a touch of exotic flair to your dining table!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon cumin seeds 
  • pound eggplant firm
  • tablespoons flat-leaf parsley divided chopped
  • tablespoons olive oil 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%
Alcohol %:0%
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