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Eggplant and Tomato Tunisian Roasted Vegetable Salad Recipe

Roasted Vegetable Salad

Salata Meshwiya also known as Roasted Vegetable Salad is a hors d'oeuvre recipe served largely in the African country of Tunisia.

Eggplant and Tomato Tunisian Roasted Vegetable Salad Recipe

Eggplant and Tomato Tunisian Roasted Vegetable Salad Recipe

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How to choose eggplants - Look for firm eggplants that feel heavy for their size and have smooth, shiny skins and bright green stems.

Salata Meshwiya Recipe

Ingredients  3 large ripe tomatoes, diced  ½ eggplant thinly sliced  ½ teaspoon salt  1 teaspoon cumin  2 teaspoons garlic, crushed  2 tablespoons olive oil  Directions  In a large saucepan over medium heat add oil, heat then add eggplant and spices cook until eggplant is soft. Add tomatoes, garlic mix well serve warm with traditional Tunisian bread, tabouna bread.

Did you know? Tunisia is home of the ancient city of Carthage. Hannibal of Carthage war elephants were depicted in the movie 300.


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