Moroccan Eggplant and Artichokes

Name: Moroccan Eggplant and Artichokes
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil (optional); 1 medium-size yellow onion, minced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1½ teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1½ teaspoons grated fresh ginger; 1 large eggplant, peeled and cut into ½-inch dice; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into ½-inch dice; 1½ cups thawed frozen artichoke hearts or 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and halved; ½ cup golden raisins or chopped dried apricots; ½ cup pitted and halved kalamata olives; ¼ teaspoon ground allspice or cardamom; ¼ teaspoon ground allspice or cardamom; 1½ cups thawed frozen artichoke hearts or 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and halved; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, for garnish; ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley or cilantro, for garnish; ½ cup vegetable broth; ½ cup golden raisins or chopped dried apricots; ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley or cilantro, for garnish; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Preparation info

Serves
6

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
4 hr

Appears in

Fresh from the Vegan Slow Cooker

By Robin Robertson

Published 2012

About

This flavorful dish is ideal served over couscous. It will serve 6 as a side dish or 4 as a main dish. If using as a main dish, consider adding 1½ to 2 cups cooked chickpeas to the mixture for added protein.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil (optional)
1 medium-size yellow onion, minced
4 garlic cloves

Africa
Morocco
Side dish
Main course
Gluten-free
Vegan
Mediterranean

Method

For the best flavor, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, 1 minute longer. Add the eggplant and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Sprinkle on the coriander, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, and cayenne (if usi