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Eggplant Chermoula

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catherine louise schubert creative-in-residence Oven-Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes Vegetarian
40 min. mins
Serves 4
Vegetarian

Catherine Louise Schubert takes the bright notes of preserved lemon and Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes  to turn eggplant into a savory meal.

  • Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

  • Step 2

    Slice the eggplants into ½ inch slices, sprinkle with salt and leave to sit in a colander for 10 minutes.

  • Step 3

    Make the chermoula: Mix in a bowl the paprika, cayenne, cumin, preserved lemon peel, parsley, and cilantro. Add the crushed garlic cloves and ½ cup olive oil.

  • Step 4

    Rinse the eggplant slices and pat dry. Brush slices with 3 tablespoons olive oil and brown lightly in a pan, or under a grill. Place lightly browned eggplant slices on a sheet pan, brush with chermoula and top with the jar of Tomato Bliss heirloom tomatoes. Bake in oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Can be served warm or room temperature.

Ingredient list

  • 1
    16 oz. jar Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes
  • 2
    medium eggplants
  • 2
    cloves garliic, crushed
  • 1
    Tbsp. paprika
  • 1/2
    tsp. cayenne
  • 2
    Tbsp. ground cumin
  • 2
    Tbsp. chopped preserved lemon peel
  • 1/2
    cup chopped parsley
  • 1/2
    cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2
    cup olive oil, + 3 Tbsp.