Eggplant, green lentils, tomatoes, garlic, pomegranate molasses, and olive oil simmer into a tangy Hatay vegetable pot.
20 min prep 50 min cook 75 min rest
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Boil the green lentils for 15 minutes, leaving them firm, then drain.
Peel the eggplants in stripes, cut them into large cubes, soak in salted water for 10 minutes, and dry.
Finely chop the onion, red pepper, tomatoes, and garlic.
Layer olive oil, onion, pepper, garlic, eggplant, lentils, and tomatoes in the pot.
Mix the tomato paste, pomegranate molasses, salt, mint, red pepper flakes, and hot water, then pour into the pot.
Cover and cook over low heat for 40 minutes.
Rest the dish for 10 minutes and serve warm once the olive oil texture settles.
💡 Tip: Half-cooking the lentils lets them absorb the sauce while the eggplant cooks without falling apart.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm with bulgur pilaf, strained yogurt, and fresh mint.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~310
kcal calories
12
g protein
38
g carbs
13
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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