Appetizers + Shareables

Zaalouk with Tasty Roma Tomatoes

Prep time
15 Minutes
Total cook time
20 Minutes
Serves
6 People

Ingredients

  • 2 Nature Fresh Farms® Roma Tomatoes
  • 1 large eggplant
  • 4 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. sweet paprika
  • ¼ tsp harissa
  • ½ lemon

Directions

  1. Step 1

    Peel, seed & finely chop Roma Tomatoes while cutting eggplant into 1.5cm thick slices.

  2. Step 2

    Preheat grill to medium. Brush eggplant with 2 tbsp. olive oil and grill for 8 minutes then flip.

  3. Step 3

    Grill for another 8 minutes, until soft and golden. Cool slightly, and then chop roughly.

  4. Step 4

    Stir remaining olive oil, finely chopped garlic, spices and harissa in a frying pan over medium heat for 2 minutes or until fragrant.

  5. Step 5

    Add eggplant and Tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes or until thick and well combined.

  6. Step 6

    Stir in lemon juice & season.

Why this product

Pureé & make this recipe into a great dip or sandwich spread.

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