Description
A rich and savory vegan, gluten-free dish featuring roasted eggplant and chickpeas simmered in a fragrant tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggplants, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can (400g) crushed or diced tomatoes
- 1 can (400g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup water, plus more as needed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- Pinch of cayenne or chili flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- Extra olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Roast the eggplant. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F). Toss the eggplant cubes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and a generous pinch of salt. Spread in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking tray and roast for 25–30 minutes until golden and soft.
- Build the sauce base. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 8–10 minutes until deeply golden. Add the garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Toast the tomato paste. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes until it darkens slightly.
- Add the tomatoes and spices. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and water. Add cumin, cinnamon, paprika, and cayenne if using. Stir well and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the chickpeas. Stir in the drained chickpeas and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Fold in the eggplant. Add the roasted eggplant to the pot and gently combine.
- Finish and serve. Stir in dried mint, adjust seasonings, simmer for 5 more minutes, and drizzle with olive oil before garnishing with fresh parsley.
Notes
Maghmour can be served warm, at room temperature, or cold. A sprinkle of toasted pine nuts or a squeeze of lemon juice enhances flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Lebanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg