EGGPLANT WITH ALMONDS

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This eggplant is great served as a side dish or as a complete meal atop bulgur wheat, or couscous. It's a savory and sweet Mediterranean dish. The almonds are a nice source of protein for vegetarians like myself. Enjoy!

Provided by melinda

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Eggplant

Time 1h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large eggplants, cut into cubes
salt
¼ cup olive oil
1 large onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup whole almonds, skin removed
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved and seeded
4 mint leaves, sliced
2 tablespoons white wine
2 tablespoons white sugar
salt
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place the eggplant in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Set the colander in the sink to drain off liquid, about 20 minutes. Pat the cubes with paper towel to remove excess salt.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onion in the oil until translucent. Add the garlic; cook and stir another 2 minutes. Stir in the eggplant and almonds, cooking and stirring until the eggplant is tender, but not mushy, about 20 minutes.
  • When the eggplant is cooked through, mix in the tomatoes, mint, white wine, sugar, salt, and chili powder. Cook mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally; remove from heat and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 15.3 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 22.5 mg, Sugar 16.1 g

David Agunim
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think it could have used less chili pepper.


Muhammad Shabeeh
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The eggplant was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


David Koon
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The eggplant is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Shofora Aisha
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This dish was a bit too oily for my taste. I think it could have been cooked with less oil.


Mizanur Rahaman
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This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Rustam Wali
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The eggplant was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Habiba Abubakar
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more spices or herbs.


Chandgill GiLL
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The eggplant is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Tamoor Jutt
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The eggplant was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone.


Oppo vio
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this dish changed my mind. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the almonds added a great flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sm Naeem
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This eggplant with almonds dish was a hit! The combination of flavors and textures was incredible. The eggplant was tender and flavorful, the almonds added a nice crunch, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.