Eggplant with Almonds

Eggplant with Almonds

This eggplant is great served as a side dish or as a complete meal atop bulgur wheat, or couscous. It’s a savory and sweet Mediterranean dish. The almonds are a nice source of protein for vegetarians like myself. Enjoy!

Prep Time:
40 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggplants, cut into cubes
  • salt
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 large onion, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup whole almonds, skin removed
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved and seeded
  • 4 mint leaves, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons white wine
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1
Place the eggplant in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Set the colander in the sink to drain off liquid, about 20 minutes. Pat the cubes with paper towel to remove excess salt.

Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onion in the oil until translucent. Add the garlic; cook and stir another 2 minutes. Stir in the eggplant and almonds, cooking and stirring until the eggplant is tender, but not mushy, about 20 minutes.

Step 3
When the eggplant is cooked through, mix in the tomatoes, mint, white wine, sugar, salt, and chili powder. Cook mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally; remove from heat and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

458
Calories
32g
Fat
37g
Carbs
12g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 458
% Daily Value *
Total Fat32g 42%
Saturated Fat3g 17%
Sodium23mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate37g 14%
Dietary Fiber15g 55%
Total Sugars16g
Protein12g
Vitamin C34mg 169%
Calcium140mg 11%
Iron3mg 18%
Potassium1169mg 25%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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