Eggplant Baladi by @jorgelavelar

1h10
Easy

4 servings

🍆

2 large

Eggplant

🧄

4 cloves

Garlic

🍋

30 ml

Lemon Juice

🫒

45 ml

Olive Oil

🧂

1 to taste

Salt

🌿

1 bunch

Parsley

🌿

1 bunch

Mint

🌰

1 optional

Pine Nuts

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/6

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce the eggplants a few times with a fork to prevent them from bursting in the oven. Place the eggplants on a baking sheet and roast them for about 45-60 minutes, turning occasionally, until the skins are wrinkled and the flesh is very soft.

    🍆eggplant
    🍴fork
    🍽️baking sheet

  2. Step 2/6

    Alternatively, for a more authentic smoky flavor, you can char the eggplants directly over a gas flame or on a grill, turning until the skin is evenly charred and the flesh is tender.

    🍆eggplant

  3. Step 3/6

    Once roasted, allow the eggplants to cool slightly. Cut them open and scoop out the soft flesh onto a cutting board discarding the skins. Add the minced garlic and salt on top. Chop up the eggplant meat.

    🍆eggplant
    🧄garlic
    🧂salt
    🔪cutting board
    🔪knife

  4. Step 4/6

    Transfer the Eggplant Baladi to a serving dish. Top it off with a squeeze of lemon and a drizzle of olive oil on top and sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs.

    🍋lemon juice
    🫒olive oil
    🌿parsley
    🌿mint

  5. Step 5/6

    Toast pine nuts in a small pot or pan on low to medium heat. They toast quickly so watch them.

    🌰pine nuts
    🍲small pot
    🍳pan

  6. Step 6/6

    Serve with warm pita bread, challah, fresh vegetables, or as part of a larger mezze platter.

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Fruits, Oils, Spices, Herbs, Nuts

Ingredients

eggplant, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, parsley, mint, pine nuts

Allergens

Nuts

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free

Calories

150 kcal

Macro nutrients

Fat: 10g, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 2g, Fiber: 5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 300mg, Calcium: 20mg, Iron: 0.7mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 20mg, Vitamin E: 1.5mg, Vitamin K: 50µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

1 hour 0 minutes

Overall

1 hour 10 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

6 steps

Equipments

Utensils

fork, baking sheet, cutting board, knife, small pot, pan

Appliances

oven, grill

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Starter, Side Dish

Occasions

Shabbat, Mezze

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@jorgelavelar

Origin

Cuisine

Middle Eastern

Geographic

Israel, Middle East

Various

Aspect

Texture

Soft

Flavors

Smoky

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours, fridge : 3 days, freezer : 1 month