North African Eggplant
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Eggplants, related to tomatoes and potatoes, are a fruit that's often used as a vegetable. They are available nearly year-round in supermarkets. Or find them at farmer's market.


North African Eggplant

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Servings: Makes 6 side-dish servings.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Related Categories: Eggplant, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Sodium, North African Cuisine
 
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Ingredients
  • 2  medium
    eggplants (about 1-1/2 pounds)
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  • 3  tablespoons
    olive oil
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  • 1  large
    tomato, quartered
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  • 4  cloves
    garlic, minced
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  • 1  tablespoon
    dried marjoram, crushed
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  • 1  teaspoon
    coriander seed, crushed
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    crushed red pepper
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  • 1  tablespoon
    pine nuts, toasted
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    Fresh marjoram leaves (optional)
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Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Peel eggplants; cut into large cubes. Toss with half of the olive oil and place in a shallow roasting pan. Roast, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring once; set aside.
2.
Heat remaining oil in a large skillet. Cook tomato with garlic, marjoram, coriander, salt, and red pepper until tomato is just softened. Add eggplant; reduce heat to low. Cook, covered, for 10 minutes. Stir in pine nuts during the last 3 minutes of cooking. If desired, sprinkle with marjoram leaves before serving. Makes 6 side-dish servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 91, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 105 mg, Carbohydrate 10 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 8%, Vitamin C 17%, Calcium 2%, Iron 5%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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