Roasted Eggplant Salad

Name: Roasted Eggplant Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North African
Ingredients: 2 lbs globe eggplant, cubed; 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 cups Roma tomatoes, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Tender cubes of roasted eggplant tossed with fresh tomatoes, warm spices, and vibrant lemon juice. A rustic and flavorful dish served warm or at room temperature.

40 minEasyServes 4140 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs globe eggplant, cubed
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups Roma tomatoes, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2

Spread 2 lbs cubed globe eggplant on a baking sheet and drizzle with 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil and 1/2 tsp salt.
3

Roast for 25 minutes until tender and browned, then transfer to a serving bowl.
4

Add 2 cups diced Roma tomatoes, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice to the roasted eggplant.
5

Toss gently to combine and garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.

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Questions

What oven temperature does Roasted Eggplant Salad need?

For Roasted Eggplant Salad, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 25 minutes, in step 3.

What should Roasted Eggplant Salad look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until tender and browned.

Is there a substitute for smoked paprika in Roasted Eggplant Salad?

The entry for Roasted Eggplant Salad calls for 1 tsp smoked paprika. In its place: Sweet paprika with a small pinch of cumin, or a few drops of liquid smoke. Chipotle powder works if you want heat as well.

How many carbs are in Roasted Eggplant Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 12 g of carbohydrate in about 140 calories, with 3 g protein and 10 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 310 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Roasted Eggplant Salad?

It is not a good candidate. Water seeps out of the tomatoes as the salad sits, so keep the dressing apart and toss Roasted Eggplant Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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