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eggplant appetizer with bell pepper and garlic

Simple Marinated Eggplant Appetizer

Ella Dereza
Simple and tasty Eggplant Appetizer. Aromatic and flavorfull. Perfect for any occasion, as a side dish for meat or fish.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 8 portions

Equipment

  • 1 baking tray
  • 1 glass jar

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 medium eggplants
  • 1/2 bell pepper
  • 1 small white onion
  • 1 big carrot
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 1 bunch of coriander or parsley
  • 2 Tbsp sesame seeds
  • MARINADE
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp white vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp ground coriander seeds
  • 1/2 hot chili pepper finely chopped
  • Pinch of black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 392 F (200 C). Cut the eggplant into small strips 4-6 cm long. Place on a baking sheet, and sprinkle with a little salt. Bake in the oven until soft and tender 20-25 minutes.
  • Prepare marinade by mixing all ingredients in a bowl. Finely chop the parsley, and press the garlic using a garlic press. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, cut the onion into half rings, the bell pepper into thin strips, and grate the carrots.
  • Mix prepared vegetables, cooled eggplant, parsley with garlic, and sesame seeds. Stir in the marinade, and let it sit for at least two hours. Keep it in the glass jar in the fridge.

Notes

  1. Eggplants absorb a lot of oil during cooking. That's why I don't add oil when I bake them. Moreover, we use enough olive oil in the marinade. 
  2. Serve Eggplant Appetizer with Mashed Potatoes & White Fish or Pad Thai with Prawns.
  3. Try another tasty appetizer Garlicky Carrot Salad.
Keyword eggplant, gluten-free, plant-based, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian
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