Lebanese Eggplants (Messaka'a) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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A very tasty vegetarian dish that can also be used as a side dish. It is typically eaten with pita. Ingredients:
1 kg eggplant, peeled and cut, lengthwise |
1 kg tomato, sliced |
1 cup of cooked chickpeas |
1 cup of cubed onion |
2 tablespoons ground dried mint |
10 garlic cloves |
salt & pepper |
1/4 cup olive oil |
Directions:
1. Heat olive oil in pot and fry the eggplants.
2. Remove them and put them aside.
3. Add the garlic to the same pot for 2 minutes.
4. Add the onions and keep until transparent, stirring frequently.
5. Add the tomatoes for 2 minutes.
6. Add the eggplants, chickpeas, salt and pepper and simmer for 20 minutes.
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