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Braised Harissa Eggplant and Greens
[Vegan]

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Braised Harissa Eggplant and Greens [Vegan]

There’s a brief period between summer and fall where it seems that just about every fruit and vegetable is available in abundance at the farmers’ market. This stew-like dish celebrates the seasonal overlap when tomatoes are still ruby red, deep purple orbs of eggplant are taut and smooth, and dark,... Read More

Ingredients You Need for Braised Harissa Eggplant and Greens [Vegan]

  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 (about 1 pound, or 454 g,total) eggplant cut into 1/2-inch(1 cm) cubes
  • Kosher saltFreshly ground black pepper
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon (15 g) harissa, plus more as needed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 pounds (908 g) plum tomatoes, or Roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 (15-ounce, or 425 g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 bunch (about 8 ounces, or227 g) lacinato kale, stemmed, leaves torn into bite-size pieces
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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How to Prepare Braised Harissa Eggplant and Greens [Vegan]

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the eggplant, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned in spots but not completely tender. Transfer the eggplant to a large bowl and set aside.
  2. Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of olive oil to the pot. Add the onion and sauté until softened and translucent,3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic, harissa, cumin, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Stir in the tomatoes, chickpeas, and eggplant and bring the mixture to a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, until the eggplant is meltingly tender and the tomatoes have broken down into a thick, chunky sauce, 25 to 30 minutes.
  4. Stir in the kale and cook until the leaves are bright green and tender, 2 to 3minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Taste and season with additional salt and harissa, as needed, and serve.

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