LEBANESE EGGPLANTS (MESSAKA'A)

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Make and share this Lebanese Eggplants (Messaka'a) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Engineer in the Kit

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 kg eggplant, peeled and cut, lengthwise
1 kg tomatoes, sliced
1 cup of cooked chickpeas
1 cup of cubed onion
2 tablespoons ground dried mint
10 garlic cloves
salt & pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in pot and fry the eggplants.
  • Remove them and put them aside.
  • Add the garlic to the same pot for 2 minutes.
  • Add the onions and keep until transparent, stirring frequently.
  • Add the tomatoes for 2 minutes.
  • Add the eggplants, chickpeas, salt and pepper and simmer for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.8, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 135.2, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 9.5, Protein 5.8

Thomas Cullen
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I love Mediterranean-style eggplant, and this is a particularly hearty version with in the vegetable topping.


Dagim Yid
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This is a hearty and delicious dish that is perfect for a cold winter night.


Blanca G
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook eggplant, and this dish is a great one. The eggplant is cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I love the combination of spices and the hint of sweetness from the tomatoes.


hina op
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I had some eggplant that was about to go bad, so I decided to make this dish. It turned out great! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful.


Aris Farm
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the flavor and the presentation. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Mpho Sibongakonke
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The eggplant is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I love the combination of spices and the hint of sweetness from the tomatoes.


Rachel Chamberlain
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook eggplant, and this dish is a great one. The eggplant is cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I love the combination of spices and the hint of sweetness from the tomatoes.


Jubayer Miha
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I had some eggplant that was about to go bad, so I decided to make this dish. It turned out great! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful.


Abir Abdullah
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I've never had Lebanese food before, but this dish was a great introduction. The flavors were so complex and delicious. I will definitely be trying more Lebanese dishes in the future.


ka kon
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the flavor and the presentation. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Babu bhai Babu
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The eggplant was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I loved the combination of spices and the hint of sweetness from the tomatoes.


KIDAHDUBE KIDAH
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I was a bit hesitant to try this dish because I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I'm so glad I did! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Rylan Edwards
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This is one of my favorite Lebanese dishes. The eggplant is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I love to make it for special occasions.


Falon Carpenter
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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 so flavorful. I love to serve it with pita bread and hummus.


Kaweesi Alex
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. I loved the combination of eggplant, tomatoes, and spices. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal.


Nassiwa Jennifer
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this dish changed my mind. The eggplant was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce was so flavorful. I loved the combination of spices and the hint of sweetness from the tomatoes. This is


Mkhululi Joyisi
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This Lebanese Eggplants Messakaa was a hit with my family! The flavors were so rich and delicious. The eggplant was cooked to perfection and the tomato sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this dish again.