Moroccan Eggplant recipe/Zaalouk /Roasted Eggplant Salad in air Fryer

eggplant

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories, while cabbage is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro adds a fresh taste, while dried parsley is cost-effective.

fresh tomatoes

🥗Healthier: canned tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato paste

Canned tomatoes retain flavor, and paste is often cheaper.

Cut both ends off the eggplants and slice them in half lengthwise.

Drizzle olive oil on the cut sides of the eggplants.

Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Place eggplants in the air fryer and cook for 20 minutes (or up to 30 minutes for larger eggplants).

Check the eggplants for softness with a fork after 20 minutes.

While the eggplants are cooking, prepare the sauce by cooking garlic with a little tomato sauce, parsley, cilantro, cayenne pepper, salt, cumin, and paprika.

Once the eggplants are done, peel the skin off easily.

Mix the cooked eggplant with the sauce and let it simmer for a few minutes.

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