Zaalouk by @alfiecooks_

45 min
Easy

4 servings

🍅

400 g

Large Tomatoes

🍆

1

Large Aubergine

🧄

4

Garlic Cloves

🌶️

1 tbsp

Smoked Paprika

🌿

1 tbsp

Cumin

🌿

15 g

Fresh Parsley

🌿

15 g

Fresh Coriander

💧

100 ml

Water

🧂

1 pinch

Salt

🌶️

1 pinch

Pepper

🫒

30 ml

Olive Oil

🍋

1

Lemon

🍈

1 handful

Pomegranate Seeds

🥖

4

Flatbreads

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/8

    Prepare your tomatoes by peeling them (score then blanch in boiling water, place in an ice bath, then peel with ease!). Then chop into small pieces.

    🍅large tomatoes
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board

  2. Step 2/8

    Prepare your aubergine by peeling, then slicing into small pieces.

    🍆large aubergine
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board

  3. Step 3/8

    In a saucepan, get a good glug of olive oil warmed. Add the cumin and smoked paprika, allowing to infuse the oil and toast for 1 minute.

    🫒olive oil
    🌿cumin
    🌶️smoked paprika
    🍲saucepan
    🥄spoon

  4. Step 4/8

    Add the minced garlic, fry for another minute, then add the tomatoes, aubergine, and a handful of chopped coriander and parsley.

    🧄garlic cloves
    🍅large tomatoes
    🍆large aubergine
    🌿fresh coriander
    🌿fresh parsley
    🍲saucepan
    🥄spoon

  5. Step 5/8

    Add a splash of water and tomato puree if you like, then leave to simmer on a medium low heat until thickened (30 minutes), stirring occasionally.

    💧water
    🍲saucepan
    🥄spoon

  6. Step 6/8

    Season to taste with salt and pepper, then you can mash slightly to break it down.

    🧂salt
    🌶️pepper
    🍲saucepan
    🥄spoon

  7. Step 7/8

    To serve, spoon into a bowl, then top how you wish - I went with olive oil, more parsley, pomegranate seeds, and lemon slices.

    🫒olive oil
    🌿fresh parsley
    🍈pomegranate seeds
    🍋lemon
    🥄spoon

  8. Step 8/8

    Serve with toasted flatbreads and enjoy!

    🥖flatbreads

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Spices, Herbs, Liquids, Fruits, Grains

Ingredients

large tomatoes, large aubergine, garlic cloves, smoked paprika, cumin, fresh parsley, fresh coriander, water, salt, pepper, olive oil, lemon, pomegranate seeds, flatbreads

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free

Calories

150 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 3g, Carbohydrates: 15g, Sugar: 8g, Fat: 10g, Fiber: 5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 300mg, Potassium: 500mg, Calcium: 45mg, Iron: 1mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 20mg, Vitamin A: 500IU, Vitamin K: 30µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

30 minutes

Overall

45 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

8 steps

Equipments

Utensils

knife, cutting board, saucepan, spoon

Appliances

stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dip, Salad

Occasions

Summer, Appetizer

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@alfiecooks_

Origin

Cuisine

Moroccan

Geographic

Morocco, North Africa

Various

Aspect

Texture

Smooth, Chunky

Flavors

Savory, Smoky

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (covered), fridge : 3 days (airtight container), freezer : 1 month (airtight container)