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A Moroccan salad or dip, zaalouk is typically composed of tomatoes and eggplants, plus spices and a good amount of olive oil. It’s usually served at room temperature, with plenty of bread to mop it all up, but it’s equally delicious warmed and spooned over baked potatoes, or accompanied by fish or meat. Here, it's topped with tahini, which is untraditional but adds a lovely nutty, creamy element to the dish. The vegetables are roasted in this recipe for ease, but feel free to grill them over an open flame to get an extra smoky flavor, if you like.
Ingredients
  • 2 large red bell peppers, halved lengthwise, stems and seeds removed
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 2 large eggplants, pierced all over with a fork
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper flakes or ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus extra to serve
  • 2 large ripe plum tomatoes (about 9 ounces), roughly chopped then puréed
  • ¼ cup finely chopped parsley leaves
  • ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro leaves, plus extra to serve
  • ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
  • Fine sea salt and black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Scant ¼ cup tahini
  • Pitas, for serving
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