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Mnazaleh
A Levantine eggplant and chickpea stew with tomato, garlic, olive oil, cumin, and a soft saucy texture.
Medium⏱️ 56 min📖 1 min readServes 4~330 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 36 min cook
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 56 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking36 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the vegetables
- 3 Eggplants
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Cooked chickpeas
For the sauce
- 4 Tomatoes
- 1 Onion
- 4 clove Garlic
For cooking
- 5 tbsp(~75 ml) Olive oil
For the spice mix
- 0.8 tsp(~4 ml) Cumin
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Allspice
General
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
- 0.4 tsp(~2 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Cut the eggplants into large cubes and let them sit with one third of the salt for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 2
Dry the eggplants, fry them in half the olive oil for 8 minutes, and set aside.
8 min08:00 - 3
Chop the onion and soften it in the remaining olive oil for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 4
Add the garlic, tomatoes, cumin, allspice, remaining salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Cook the sauce for 12 minutes until the tomatoes thicken.
12 min12:00 - 6
Add the cooked chickpeas and eggplant to the pot and cook together for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 7
Rest the dish for 8 minutes and serve warm.
8 min08:00
💡 Tip: Do not add the eggplant before draining it; when excess oil separates, the chickpea sauce tastes cleaner.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve mnazaleh close to room temperature with flatbread, lemon wedges, and sumac onions.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~330
kcal calories
11
g protein
45
g carbs
13
g fat
Protein 13%Carbs 53%Fat 34%
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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FAQ
How many servings does Mnazaleh make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Mnazaleh take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 36 minutes; 56 minutes in total.Is Mnazaleh difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Mnazaleh have?
Approximately 330 kcal per serving. Protein: 11g, carbs: 45g, fat: 13g.Is Mnazaleh allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Mnazaleh belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Mnazaleh need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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