Keto Moroccan Eggplant Salad

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Low Carb, Moroccan

Keyword: low carb eggplant

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 55

Servings: servings

Calories: 71kcal

Author: Angela Coleby

Eggplant Zaalouk is a delicious Moroccan salad or dip made with roasted eggplants, tomatoes and warm spices. The flavours develop the next day.

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Ingredients

2 large eggplants
1 medium onion chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced
4 plum tomatoes
¼ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon coriander, ground
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons cilantro, fresh chopped

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200C/400F degrees.
Slice the eggplants in half lengthwise, then score a criss-cross pattern on the cut surfaces.
Place the eggplants on a baking tray and brush the cut surfaces with half of the olive oil. Roast in the oven for 40 minutes until browned and soft.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool before handling. Scoop out the eggplant flesh, chop into pieces and set aside.
Immerse the tomatoes in boiling water for 30 seconds then remove and peel, dice the flesh.
Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet or saucepan, add the onion and cook for 8 minutes until soft.
Add the garlic, tomatoes, spices and lemon zest and fry for 1 minute, then cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir in the eggplant, lemon juice and fresh coriander and cook for a further 10 minutes until you have a thick mixture. Adjust for seasoning and add salt if you prefer.
Remove from the heat and cool.
Spoon some Greek yoghurt on top and scatter some chopped fresh coriander on top to serve. (Optional)

Notes

Makes 10 servings

The net carbs will be the total carb count minus the fibre count. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols.

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