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Makdous (Pickled Eggplant stuffed with Walnuts/Pepper/Garlic in oil)

Makdous is a traditional Middle Eastern dish of pickled eggplants stuffed with walnuts, red pepper, and garlic, preserved in olive oil.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Pickling Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 kg Small eggplants
  • 1 cup Walnuts chopped
  • 1 cup Red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Salt
  • 2 cups Olive oil

Instructions 

  1. 1. Boil the eggplants in salted water for 10 minutes until tender. Drain and let cool.
  2. 2. Make a slit in each eggplant and sprinkle with salt. Let them drain in a colander for a few hours.
  3. 3. Mix walnuts, red bell pepper, and garlic in a bowl.
  4. 4. Stuff each eggplant with the walnut mixture.
  5. 5. Place stuffed eggplants in a jar and cover with olive oil. Let them pickle for at least 3 days before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Makdous, Pickled Eggplant
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