Stovetop Eggplant With Harissa, Chickpeas, and Cumin Yogurt
A satisfying American vegetarian built around harissa spice, chickpeas and cherry tomatoes — roughly 75 minutes start to finish, and rated medium to make. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 10 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At medium difficulty across 10 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat until shimmering.
- Add the eggplants and lower the heat to medium.
- Season with salt and pepper as you rotate the eggplants, browning them on all sides.
- Continue to cook, turning regularly, until a fork inserted into the eggplant meets no resistance (you may have to stand them up on their fat end to finish cooking the thickest parts), about 20 minutes, lowering the heat and sprinkling water into the pan as necessary if the eggplants threaten to burn or smoke excessively.
- Mix the harissa, chickpeas and tomatoes together, then add to the eggplants.
- Cook until the tomatoes have blistered and broken down, about 5 minutes more.
- Season with salt and pepper and add water as necessary to thin to a saucy consistency.
- Meanwhile, combine the yogurt and cumin in a serving bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Top the eggplant mixture with the parsley, drizzle with more extra virgin olive oil, and serve with the yogurt on the side.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Pan
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Tips & common questions
How long does Stovetop Eggplant With Harissa, Chickpeas, and Cumin Yogurt take to make?
About 75 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 10 steps and 8 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Stovetop Eggplant With Harissa, Chickpeas, and Cumin Yogurt vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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