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Close-up view of chunky roasted eggplant chickpea salad with herbs in a beige bowl

EASY EGGPLANT CHICKPEA SALAD

Roasted eggplant and peppers mixed with chickpeas, lemon, cumin, and fresh parsley for a bright, hearty salad.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
chill time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 7 oz eggplant 200 g
  • 7 oz bell pepper 200 g
  • 1 garlic head
  • Olive oil
  • Fresh parsley
  • 2 cups chickpeas about 12.3 oz / 350 g
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil 20 ml

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Chef’s knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place eggplant, bell pepper, and the garlic head on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil.
  3. Roast for 25–30 minutes, until vegetables are very tender and lightly blistered.
  4. Cool slightly, then chop the roasted eggplant and bell pepper into small pieces.
  5. Drain and rinse chickpeas. Add chickpeas to a mixing bowl. Chop parsley and add it in.
  6. Add chopped roasted vegetables, cumin, black pepper, salt, lemon juice, and vegetable oil.
  7. Mix well. Taste and adjust lemon or salt if needed. Serve right away or chill briefly before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 9gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6.8gSodium: 590mgPotassium: 510mgFiber: 9gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2.5mg

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Notes

  • If the roasted pepper skin feels tough, peel it off after roasting.
  • Add a little lemon zest for extra brightness.
  • For a heartier meal, serve over quinoa or with pita.

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