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Lebanese Eggplants (Messaka'a)
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 75 Minutes
Servings: 8
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.
By RecipeOfHealth.com