Ingredients
– 2 large aubergines, diced
– 1 cup walnuts, chopped
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 onion, finely chopped
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 red bell pepper, diced
– 2 cups diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon ground coriander
– 1 teaspoon cinnamon
– ½ teaspoon paprika
– ½ teaspoon turmeric
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 2 cups vegetable broth
– Fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
Creating Moroccan Spiced Aubergine & Walnut Stew is a straightforward process. Follow these steps to achieve a delicious outcome:
1. Prep the Ingredients: Gather and chop all the vegetables and walnuts.
2. Heat the Oil: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Sauté Onions: Add the finely chopped onion to the pot. Sauté until translucent, approximately 5 minutes.
4. Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
5. Incorporate Aubergine: Add the diced aubergines to the pot. Cook until they start to soften, about 5-7 minutes.
6. Mix in Peppers: Add the diced red bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes.
7. Spice It Up: Stir in the ground cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes to allow the spices to release their flavors.
8. Add Tomatoes: Pour in the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
9. Simmer: Reduce the heat and let the stew simmer for about 30 minutes until the aubergines are tender.
10. Add Walnuts: Stir in the chopped walnuts and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
11. Taste and Adjust: Taste the stew for seasoning; adjust salt and pepper as needed.
12. Garnish: Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro before serving.
These steps will guide you to an incredible Moroccan Spiced Aubergine & Walnut Stew that is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6 servings
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 22g
- Protein: 9g