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Auberginenpfanne Mit Gewürzen

Auberginenpfanne Mit Gewürzen: Savory Spice Bliss in 30 Mins

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Experience a delightful mix of spices and eggplant in this Auberginenpfanne mit Gewürzen, ready in just 30 minutes and full of flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Oriental
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 large Aubergine (Eggplant) Salt and rest before cooking.
  • 400 grams Passierte Tomaten (Tomato Purée) Fresh tomatoes can be used as an alternative.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 large Rote Paprika (Red Bell Pepper) Can swap with yellow or green bell pepper.
  • 4 pieces Frühlingszwiebeln (Spring Onions) Regular onions can work as a substitute.
For the Sweetness
  • 100 grams Datteln (Dates) Dried apricots can be an alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Honig (Honey) Use maple syrup for a vegan option.
For the Crunch
  • 50 grams Walnüsse (Walnuts) Pecans or almonds can be substituted.
For the Spice
  • 1 teaspoon Chiliflocken (Chili Flakes) Adjust to heat preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Essential for flavor.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Zimt (Cinnamon) Can be omitted if desired.
For Finishing Touches
  • 2 tablespoons Zitronensaft (Lemon Juice) Lime juice can be used as an alternative.
  • to taste Salz und Pfeffer (Salt and Pepper) Adjust for best results.

Equipment

  • Frying Pan
  • colander
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Wash one eggplant and cut it into cubes or slices. Sprinkle generously with salt and let rest in a colander for 15-30 minutes.
  2. Dice the red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces and slice spring onions into rings.
  3. Chop a handful of dates and walnuts, setting them aside.
  4. Heat oil in a large frying pan and sauté the salted eggplant for 5-7 minutes until soft and golden brown.
  5. Incorporate the diced red pepper and spring onions into the pan, sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes.
  6. Stir in chili flakes, cumin, and cinnamon, mixing for about 1 minute.
  7. Add chopped dates, walnuts, tomato purée, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
  8. Lower heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  9. Serve hot, garnished as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 10gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is highly customizable. Consider pairing it with rice or couscous for a complete meal.

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