Roasted Eggplant With Spiced Chickpeas (Moussaqa)
Moussaqa is a popular Middle Eastern dish that is known for its rich flavors and hearty ingredients.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Roasted Eggplant With Spiced Chickpeas (Moussaqa)
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the eggplant into 1-inch cubes and place them on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
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In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until softened.
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Add cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt. Stir well.
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Add chickpeas and diced tomatoes. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Once the eggplant is roasted, add it to the pan with the chickpeas and tomatoes. Stir gently to combine.
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Cook for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
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Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice.
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Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 8g16%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
