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Raheb Salad / Lebanese-Style Roasted Eggplant with Vegetables

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Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 19 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings 4
Course
Appetizer

Snack
Cuisine
#Middle Eastern

Lebanese

Description

Whether you’ve been thinking about adding more veggies to your meal rotation or you’re already an eggplant lover like me, this recipe is sure to be a triumph.

Ingredients
 

  • 2 large eggplants about 800 g / 1 lb 10 oz
  • 1 medium red bell pepper
  • 1 medium green bell pepper
  • 2 medium tomatoes diced and drained (discard the juices)
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
  • 3 sprigs of parsley stems removed
  • Pomegranate seeds for garnish
  • A handful of walnut halves for garnish
  • A drizzle of pomegranate molasses

Instructions
 

  • Clean the eggplants and pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
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  • To keep your stovetop clean, place the eggplants on a large metal cookie tin lined with foil. Using the tip of a sharp knife, pierce each eggplant twice. Place the eggplants on the prepared cookie tin and roast, turning them occasionally, until they are charred and considerably softened, about 15–20 minutes.
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  • Remove the eggplants from the stovetop and immediately cover them with a lid. Let them sit for 10 minutes, allowing the steam to remain trapped inside. This will loosen the skin, making the eggplants easier to peel.
  • Peel the eggplants and let them rest in a strainer for 5 minutes to drain off any excess liquid. Scoop out the large, visible seeds to avoid any bitter flavor, as the bitterness comes from the seeds.
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  • Roughly chop the eggplants with a serrated knife.
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  • Finely dice the green and red bell peppers, tomato (drain the tomatoes to remove excess liquid), and parsley.
  • In a bowl, gently mix together the chopped eggplant, diced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, tomato, parsley, garlic, and lemon juice. Season with salt to taste.
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  • Spread the Raheb evenly on a shallow plate.
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  • Add a generous drizzle of both olive oil and pomegranate molasses. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and walnuts. Serve with warm Lebanese bread or pita bread. Sublime!
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Notes

If you make the “Raheb Salad,” leave a comment below or share your pictures on Facebook! I’d love to see your creations!#Hadia’s lebanese Cuisine
 
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