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Medium 1 hr 30 min~146 kcal 3/10
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Moroccan Zaalouk
A Moroccan cooked eggplant and tomato salad with garlic, cumin, paprika, olive oil, and a soft smoky texture.
Easy⏱️ 56 min📖 1 min readServes 6~150 kcal🌍 North African🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 41 min cook
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Timeline
Total 56 min- Prep15 min
- Cooking41 min
Ingredients
6 servings
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For the salad
- 3 adet Eggplants
- 3 adet Tomatoes
For the sauce
- 3 diş Garlic
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Olive oil
For the spice mix
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Cumin
- 0.8 çay kaşığı(~4 ml) Red pepper powder
For serving
- 0.2 demet Parsley
- 1.5 yemek kaşığı(~23 ml) Lemon juice
General
- 0.9 çay kaşığı(~4.5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Char the eggplants or soften them in a 210°C oven for 22 minutes.
22 min22:00 - 2
Peel the eggplants, drain their liquid, and chop them coarsely.
- 3
Grate the tomatoes, crush the garlic, and chop the parsley.
- 4
Cook the garlic in olive oil for 1 minute, then add the tomatoes.
1 min01:00 - 5
Add the cumin, red pepper powder, and salt, then thicken the tomatoes for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 6
Add the eggplant to the sauce and cook for 8 minutes while mashing.
8 min08:00 - 7
Add the lemon juice and parsley, and serve the zaalouk warm.
💡 Tip: If you cannot char the eggplant, cook it covered in a pan, but still peel and drain it so the skin flavor does not dominate.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve zaalouk warm on a small meze plate with optional bazlama or lavash and mint tea.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~150
kcal calories
3
g protein
16
g carbs
9
g fat
Protein 8%Carbs 41%Fat 51%
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 Moroccan Zaalouk make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Moroccan Zaalouk take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 41 minutes; 56 minutes in total.Is Moroccan Zaalouk difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Moroccan Zaalouk have?
Approximately 150 kcal per serving. Protein: 3g, carbs: 16g, fat: 9g.Is Moroccan Zaalouk allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Moroccan Zaalouk belong to?
This recipe belongs to North African cuisine.How many ingredients does Moroccan Zaalouk need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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