Cumin Scented Eggplant Recipe

Name: Cumin Scented Eggplant
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 5 cups water; 2 ½ tablespoons sea salt or 2 ½ tablespoons coarse kosher salt; 2 lbs eggplants, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick (about 2 medium); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; pomegranate molasses (for drizzling); ⅔ cup pomegranate seeds; ¼ cup cilantro leaf

Servings: persons

5 cups water
2 ½ tablespoons sea salt or 2 ½ tablespoons coarse kosher salt
2 lbs eggplants, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick (about 2 medium)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
pomegranate molasses (for drizzling)
⅔ cup pomegranate seeds
¼ cup cilantro leaf

1
Stir 5 cups water and 2 1/2 tablespoons sea salt in large bowl to dissolve salt.
2
Add eggplant slices.
3
Place plate on eggplant to submerge; let soak 1 hour.
4
Drain eggplant; pat dry.
5
Preheat oven to 350F Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
6
Working in batches, saute eggplant until brown in spots and softened, 2 minutes per side.
7
Transfer to large rimmed baking sheet.
8
Repeat with remaining eggplant, adding more oil by tablespoonfuls as needed; arrange eggplant in single layer on baking sheet.
9
Mix cumin and cayenne.
10
Sprinkle eggplant with cumin mixture.
11
Roast until golden and cooked through, 30 minutes.
12
Remove eggplant from oven; sprinkle with garlic.
13
Arrange eggplant on platter and drizzle lightly with pomegranate molasses.
14
Sprinkle pomegranate seeds and cilantro over.
15
Serve warm or at room temperature.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups water, 2 ½ tablespoons sea salt or 2 ½ tablespoons coarse kosher salt, 2 lbs eggplants, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick (about 2 medium), 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Cumin Scented Eggplant falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cumin Scented Eggplant

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