Mediterranean Eggplant with Almonds and Mint

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Mediterranean Eggplant Delight with Almonds and Mint is a vegetarian dish bursting with flavor. This Mediterranean cuisine features tender eggplant, crunchy almonds, and fresh mint, making it a perfect side or main course over bulgur or couscous. Ideal for those following a vegetarian diet, this recipe is also nut-friendly for those without almond allergies.

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Overview

This savory and sweet Mediterranean dish features tender eggplant cubes cooked with almonds, cherry tomatoes, and fresh mint. It's perfect as a side dish or a complete meal when served over bulgur wheat or couscous. The almonds add a delightful crunch and are a good source of protein for vegetarians.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Almonds

Cuisine

Mediterranean

Serving Size: 4

Cooking Time: 95 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Large eggplants, cubed
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 0.25 Cups (cup) olive oil
• 1 Large onion, minced
• 2 Cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Cup whole almonds, peeled
• 2 Cups cherry tomatoes, sliced
• 4 Mint leaves, sliced
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) white wine
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) white sugar
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) chili powder
• 0.5 Cups fresh parsley, minced

Steps

1. Place the eggplant cubes in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Set the colander in the sink to drain off liquid for about 20 minutes. Pat the cubes with a paper towel to remove excess salt.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the minced onion in the oil until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
3. Stir in the eggplant cubes and whole almonds, cooking and stirring until the eggplant is tender but not mushy, about 20 minutes.
4. Once the eggplant is cooked through, mix in the sliced cherry tomatoes, sliced mint leaves, white wine, white sugar, salt, and chili powder. Cook the mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Remove from heat and garnish with minced fresh parsley before serving.

Enjoy your homemade Mediterranean Eggplant Delight with Almonds and Mint!