Eggplants on Steroids (Spiced Eggplant Sauté)

Ingredients

• 2 eggplant (Roughly diced into chunky cubes)
• olive oil (For searing the eggplant)
• 1 onion (Finely diced)
• 1 tomato (Chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves (Finely chopped or minced)
• salt (To taste; use a generous pinch)
• black pepper (To taste)
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp sumac
• 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses (The recipe highlights Al-Shara pomegranate molasses)
• 2 tbsp tahini (Use additional tahini for the finishing drizzle if desired)
• chili flakes (A touch, as mentioned in the transcript)
• parsley (For garnish)
• bread (For serving)

Steps

1. 1

   Roughly dice the two eggplants into chunky cubes. Finely dice the onion, chop the tomato, and finely chop or mince the garlic.

2. 2

   Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the eggplant and sear for about 5 minutes, turning as needed, until the cubes are nicely toasted and browned.

3. 3

   Push the seared eggplant to one side of the skillet. Add the diced onion to the open area and sauté until it begins to soften.

4. 4

   Add the chopped garlic and tomato to the skillet. Cook until the tomato softens.

5. 5

   Mix the eggplant, onion, garlic, and tomato together. Season with salt, black pepper, coriander powder, chili powder, chili flakes, and sumac.

6. 6

   Add the pomegranate molasses and tahini. Stir thoroughly to coat the vegetables.

7. 7

   Lower the heat and let the mixture cook together for a couple of minutes so the flavors combine.

8. 8

   Garnish with an additional drizzle of tahini, a touch of pomegranate molasses, and parsley. Serve with bread.

Notes

The author-provided ingredient list specifies 1 tomato, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 2 tablespoons each of pomegranate molasses and tahini. The transcript mentions 2 tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and additional finishing drizzles; the author-provided list was used for the measured quantities. The transcript does not specify the exact amount of olive oil, chili flakes, parsley, or bread.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• side dish
• vegetarian
• Middle Eastern
• stovetop
• quick
• light
• breakfast