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Eggplant pan with spices

Eggplant Pan with Spices: A Flavorful Dinner Delight

This Eggplant Pan with Spices is a quick and healthy dinner solution bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Vegan, Vegetarian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir-Fry
  • 1 medium Aubergine (Eggplant) Cut into bite-sized cubes.
  • 1 large Rote Paprika (Red Bell Pepper) Diced.
  • 3 stalks Frühlingszwiebeln (Spring Onions) Sliced into thin rings.
  • 4 small Datteln (Dates) Chopped.
  • 1/2 cup Walnüsse (Walnuts) Chopped and toasted.
  • 1 cup Tomatensoße (Tomato Sauce) Base sauce for the dish.
  • 2 tablespoons Zitronensaft (Lemon Juice) Freshly squeezed.
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Kumin (Cumin) Ground.
  • 1 teaspoon Zimt (Cinnamon) Ground.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chiliflocken (Chili Flakes) Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Honig (Honey) Omit for a vegan option.
  • to taste Salz und Pfeffer (Salt and Pepper) Basic seasoning.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash the eggplant thoroughly, cut into bite-sized cubes, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 15-30 minutes.
  2. Dice the red bell pepper and slice the spring onions.
  3. Finely chop the dates and roughly chop the walnuts, toasting them if desired.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, add salted eggplant, and sauté for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Stir in the chopped red bell pepper and sliced spring onions, sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes.
  6. Add chili flakes, cumin, and cinnamon, then cook for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Add chopped dates, walnuts, tomato sauce, lemon juice, and honey, and season with salt and pepper. Let simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  8. Serve warm, garnished with spring onions or walnuts, with rice or pita bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 7gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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