Moroccan Eggplant Salad with Preserved Lemon

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
11%
Moroccan Eggplant Salad with Preserved Lemon
45 min.
6
69kcal

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Discover the vibrant flavors of Moroccan cuisine with this delightful Moroccan Eggplant Salad with Preserved Lemon. Perfectly suited for vegetarians, vegans, and those seeking gluten-free and dairy-free options, this salad is a versatile addition to any meal. Whether you're looking for a refreshing side dish, a tantalizing antipasti, or a light snack, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds.

With its rich, smoky notes from roasted eggplant and the zesty brightness of preserved lemon, this salad is a celebration of bold flavors. The combination of garlic, cumin, and paprika adds depth and warmth, while a hint of heat from the pepper flakes elevates the dish to new heights. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also a healthy choice, clocking in at just 69 calories per serving.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this Moroccan Eggplant Salad is an easy yet elegant dish that can be prepared ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully in the refrigerator. Serve it chilled, garnished with fresh parsley, and watch as it becomes the star of your table. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or enjoying a quiet evening at home, this salad is a must-try for anyone who loves to explore the world of culinary delights.

Ingredients

  • pounds eggplant unpeeled
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  • cloves garlic crushed peeled
  • 60 ml hendrick's gin 
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  •  juice of lemon 
  • teaspoon paprika 
  • slice simple preserved lemons 
  • Dash pepper flakes hot
  • teaspoon mirin dry white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Cut the eggplants into ½-inch cubes. Spray a large, long baking dish with olive oil, and add the eggplant. Spray the top of the eggplant lightly.
  2. Bake, stirring every 10 minutes, until eggplant is tender–about 30 minutes.
  3. Place the eggplant in a serving bowl and toss it with the lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, pepper flakes and preserved lemon. Refrigerate until well-chilled–the longer the better. Just before serving, sprinkle with the parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Calories69kcal
Protein13.58%
Fat7.27%
Carbs79.15%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.67
Glycemic Load
1.53
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
6.9317391592523%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
129.56mg
Eriodictyol
0.24mg
Hesperetin
0.72mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Apigenin
2.87mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.23mg
Quercetin
0.12mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:68.76kcal
3.44%
Fat:0.42g
0.65%
Saturated Fat:0.07g
0.43%
Carbohydrates:10.36g
3.45%
Net Carbohydrates:5.56g
2.02%
Sugar:5.55g
6.17%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:5.06mg
0.22%
Alcohol:3.47g
100%
Alcohol %:2.56%
100%
Protein:1.78g
3.56%
Vitamin K:27.5µg
26.19%
Manganese:0.41mg
20.27%
Fiber:4.8g
19.19%
Potassium:381.1mg
10.89%
Vitamin C:7.93mg
9.61%
Folate:36.59µg
9.15%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
8.24%
Copper:0.14mg
6.94%
Vitamin A:317.58IU
6.35%
Magnesium:24.49mg
6.12%
Vitamin B3:1.07mg
5.35%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.62%
Vitamin B5:0.46mg
4.57%
Phosphorus:43.71mg
4.37%
Iron:0.77mg
4.25%
Vitamin E:0.58mg
3.88%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
3.88%
Calcium:23.26mg
2.33%
Zinc:0.32mg
2.11%
Selenium:0.78µg
1.12%