moroccanvegetarianvia groq
Smoky Zaalouk Eggplant Stew
A hearty, smoky eggplant stew inspired by Moroccan cuisine, featuring a rich and savory flavor profile.
⏱40 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●2 medium eggplantsliced into 1-inch pieces
- ●2 tablespoons savoryolive oil
- ●1 teaspoon smokyground cumin
- ●1 teaspoon moroccanground cinnamon
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 tablespoons tomato pastedried
- ●1 cup chicken brothlow-sodium
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the savory in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the eggplant and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the smoky, moroccan, and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- 7
Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, for 20-25 minutes or until the eggplant is tender.
- 8
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.