Spiced Eggplant And Tomato Tagine

Spiced Eggplant and Tomato Tagine is a traditional dish from Western Saharan Cuisine that is bursting with flavor and aromatic spices. This vegetarian tagine is perfect for a cozy dinner and is sure to impress your guests with its rich and exotic taste.

Spiced Eggplant And Tomato Tagine

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggplants, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large tagine or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened.
  3. Stir in the ground cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper, and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add the cubed eggplant to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, until slightly softened.
  5. Pour in the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth, and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the eggplant is tender and the flavors have melded together.
  7. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
8g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Large tagine or skillet Cutting board Knife Measuring spoons Can opener Serving dish

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Spiced Eggplant and Tomato Tagine with warm couscous or crusty bread for a complete and satisfying meal.

Tips & tricks

For a spicier kick, add more cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce to the tagine. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.

Cost

$15