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Zaalouk (Moroccan Eggplant Salad)

Moroccan · Middle East & North Africa Top Pick STOVETOP

7/10

Cooked eggplant and tomato salad seasoned with garlic, cumin, paprika, and cilantro, served warm or cold with bread.

Vegetarian Small Plate & Appetizer Home Cook Friendly Vegan N Nut-Free G Gluten-Free

Why It Works

Cooking the eggplant and tomatoes together until they collapse into each other creates a jammy, spreadable texture. The warm spices bloom in the olive oil.

Key Ingredients

eggplant tomatoes garlic cumin paprika olive oil cilantro lemon juice

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