SPICY ROASTED EGGPLANT WITH TOMATOES AND CILANTRO

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Categories     Ginger     Onion     Tomato     Side     Roast     Sauté     Eggplant     Cilantro     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium eggplants (about 2 pounds 6 ounces total), halved lengthwise
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 large onions, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons finely chopped peeled ginger
1 pound tomatoes, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Oil rimmed baking sheet; place eggplant halves, cut side down, on sheet. Roast eggplant until flesh is soft, about 1 hour. Cool slightly. Using spoon, scoop pulp from eggplant halves into medium bowl; mash. Discard skins.
  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Add ginger and stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes and next 4 ingredients; sauté 5 minutes to blend flavors. Add eggplant and stir until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm before serving.)

Mark Paugh
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I had some leftover from a salad and I didn't know what to do with them. This dish was the perfect solution.


Gloria Daniel
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian dishes to try, and this one is a keeper. It's full of flavor and it's really easy to make.


Nawas Nawas
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the roasted eggplant.


Sixteen Sixteen
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I'm definitely going to be making this dish again. It's a new favorite in my household.


NAOMI KIPKAZI
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I served this dish with a side of grilled chicken and it was a perfect meal. The chicken and eggplant complemented each other perfectly.


Karim Ali
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I roasted the eggplant for a little longer than the recipe called for and it was perfect. The eggplant was so tender and creamy.


Wafa Hussain
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I added a bit of crumbled feta cheese to this dish and it was delicious. It added a nice salty flavor.


Jaheem Morris
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I'm not a big fan of cilantro, so I substituted parsley in this dish. It turned out great.


Tom Esweu
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I love the smoky flavor that the roasting process gives to the eggplant. It really adds a depth of flavor to the dish.


jasmine colwell
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This dish is so versatile. I've served it as a main course, a side dish, and even an appetizer. It's always a hit.


agha umair
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it. I'm definitely going to be making it again for my next party.


Myracle Hart
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook eggplant, and this dish is a great addition to my repertoire. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Mhafiz lodhi
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really delicious meal.


Sardar Ahmad Khan Thaheem
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover eggplant. I had some leftover from another recipe and I didn't know what to do with it. This dish was the perfect solution.


Mudassir Mehmood
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I was a bit skeptical about this dish at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The roasted eggplant is so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Carmen Valmaré
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaint. It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Winston Marais
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This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of roasted eggplant, tomatoes, and cilantro. It's a perfect meal for a warm summer night.


Aarav
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish. The roasting process mellowed out the eggplant flavor and made it really delicious.


oxygen video
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I love how easy this dish is to make. I just threw everything in a roasting pan and let it cook. It's a great weeknight meal.


Faiqaqueen Queen
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The roasted eggplant was smoky and tender, and the tomatoes and cilantro added a pop of freshness. I will definitely be making this again.