Zaalouk Eggplant Stew
A rich and flavorful Moroccan stew made with eggplant, tomatoes, and spices.
Ingredients
- β1 medium eggplant
- β2 tablespoons olive oil
- β1 medium onionchopped
- β3 cloves garlicminced
- β1 teaspoon cumin
- β1 teaspoon coriander
- β1/2 teaspoon paprika
- βto taste salt
- βto taste black pepper
- β2 teaspoons zaalouk spice mix
- β2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsleyoptional
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven 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 cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the eggplant and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
- 6
Stir in the zaalouk spice mix and cook for 1 minute.
- 7
Add 1 cup of water and bring to a simmer.
- 8
Reduce the heat to low and cook, covered, until the eggplant is very tender, about 20 minutes.
- 9
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- 10
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.