Lebanese Fried Eggplant with Tomatoes and Garlic

This Lebanese Fried Eggplant with Tomatoes and Garlic is an easy yet flavorful dish that can be served as a side or main course. It’s made with fresh eggplant cubes cooked in olive oil with tomatoes, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper for a savory meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table!

Cooking Equipment:

Skillet

Preparation Time:

10

Cooking Time:

Total Time:

30

Cuisine:

Lebanese

Keywords:

Keywords:

Lebanese, Fried Eggplant, Tomatoes, Garlic

Meal:

lunch, dinner

Cooking Method:

Dietary Restrictions:

Servings:

1

Ingredients:

1 small eggplant, diced into 1
inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the eggplant cubes to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes until lightly browned.
Add the tomatoes, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper to the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Serve hot as a side or main dish.

Nutrition:

Calories: 200; Fat: 10g; Carbohydrates: 20g; Protein: 5g; Sodium: 300mg

This Lebanese Fried Eggplant with Tomatoes and Garlic is an easy yet flavorful dish that can be served as a side or main course. It’s made with fresh eggplant cubes cooked in olive oil with tomatoes, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper for a savory meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table!

Rating:

3

Did You Know?

Lebanese cuisine includes a variety of herbs, such as za’atar (a blend of dried thyme, sumac, and sesame seeds) and baharat (a spice blend that includes cinnamon, cloves, and cumin).