Charred Pepper Zaalouk

Morocco cuisine

Charred Pepper Zaalouk

Smoky eggplant and tomato spread spiked with paprika, cumin, and lemon.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
Servings: Serves 6
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • - 8 oz smoked eggplant pepper mash
  • - 4 cups seasonal greens or fruit
  • - 1/4 cup toasted nuts or seeds
  • - Fresh herbs and shaved cheese
  • - Citrus segments or pickled onions
  • - Olive oil, vinegar, honey, sea salt

Cooking steps

  1. 1Prep greens and slice produce or proteins into bite-size pieces.
  2. 2Whisk dressing in a large bowl until emulsified.
  3. 3Toss smoked eggplant pepper mash with greens, herbs, and dressing just before serving.
  4. 4Scatter crunchy toppings and finish with flaky salt.

Chef notes

  • - Season greens directly before adding dressing so salt distributes evenly.
  • - Serve chilled plates to keep salad crisp.

Pairings

  • - Serve with warm khobz
  • - Pour a glass of Citrus-marinated olives

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 110 kcal
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Carbs: 12 g