Spiced Peppers and Eggplant

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
76%
Spiced Peppers and Eggplant
30 min.
4
198kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and healthy addition to your dining table? Look no further than our Spiced Peppers and Eggplant! This delightful vegetarian dish not only bursts with flavor but is also incredibly versatile, making it the perfect side dish for any meal. Whether you're serving it alongside grilled proteins or as a part of a refreshing salad, this recipe is sure to impress.

With a health score of 76, this dish is not just flavorful but also loaded with nutrients. The combination of sautéed sweet peppers and tender eggplant, infused with aromatic spices like coriander and cumin, creates a symphony of tastes that dance on your palate. Plus, with the vibrant freshness of torn basil added just before serving, every bite is a feast for the senses.

In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser, and it is ideal for a variety of diets, being vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. With only 198 calories per serving, you can enjoy a generous portion without the guilt. And if you're looking to prep ahead, you can easily make the vegetables up to four days in advance—just chill, then bring back to room temperature before tossing in the fresh basil.

So why wait? Bring the delightful flavors of the Mediterranean into your kitchen today and enjoy this Spiced Peppers and Eggplant dish that's both satisfying and incredibly healthy!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 pound peas quartered cut into 2x1" pieces
  • cup basil fresh
  • 0.8 teaspoon coriander seeds crushed
  • 0.8 teaspoon cumin seeds crushed
  •  garlic clove 
  • servings pepper freshly ground
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • pound pasilla peppers sweet cut into 2" strips
  • tablespoons red wine vinegar 

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add garlic, coriander, cumin, and saffron, if using; cook, stirring often, until garlic is softened, about 4 minutes.
  3. Add sweet peppers and eggplants; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until vegetables are tender, 15-20 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and add vinegar. Just before serving, add basil and toss to combine.
  5. DO AHEAD: Vegetables can be cooked 4 days ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before adding basil and serving.
  6. Per serving: 180 calories, 15 g fat, 5 g fiber
  7. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories198kcal
Protein8.87%
Fat61.87%
Carbs29.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
47.83
Glycemic Load
2.86
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
16.205652268037%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.01mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
5.36mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
2.56mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:198kcal
9.9%
Fat:14.13g
21.73%
Saturated Fat:1.99g
12.41%
Carbohydrates:15.03g
5.01%
Net Carbohydrates:9.49g
3.45%
Sugar:5.99g
6.66%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:8.64mg
0.38%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.55g
9.11%
Vitamin C:116.01mg
140.62%
Vitamin K:55.71µg
53.06%
Manganese:0.53mg
26.28%
Vitamin A:1175.4IU
23.51%
Fiber:5.54g
22.16%
Vitamin B6:0.4mg
19.91%
Vitamin E:2.5mg
16.67%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.12%
Folate:52.42µg
13.1%
Potassium:382.37mg
10.92%
Copper:0.22mg
10.78%
Iron:1.89mg
10.5%
Phosphorus:96.03mg
9.6%
Magnesium:37.72mg
9.43%
Vitamin B3:1.83mg
9.15%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
6.88%
Zinc:0.97mg
6.49%
Calcium:48.74mg
4.87%
Selenium:1.59µg
2.27%
Vitamin B5:0.2mg
2.03%
Source:Epicurious