Moroccan Fried Eggplant
Eggplant is a staple ingredient in Moroccan cuisine and is often used in vegetarian and vegan dishes.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Moroccan Fried Eggplant
Ingredients
Instructions
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Slice the eggplant into rounds.
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Sprinkle salt on both sides of the eggplant slices and let them sit for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture.
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Rinse the eggplant slices and pat them dry.
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Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
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Fry the eggplant slices until golden brown on both sides.
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Remove the eggplant slices from the pan and set them aside.
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In the same pan, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
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Add ground cumin, ground coriander, and ground paprika to the pan and cook for another minute.
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Return the eggplant slices to the pan and toss them with the spices.
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Cook for another 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley.
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Serve the Moroccan fried eggplant with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 20g7%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
