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Mediterranean Eggplant and Barley Salad

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  • Servings:

    4 (640 g) as an appetizer
  • Prep Time:

    45 minutes
  • Cook Time:

    0 minutes

Ingredients

Perfectly baked eggplant and zucchini should have a soft, buttery texture that almost melts in your mouth. Combine with chewy barley and a crisp, lemon dressing, this filling and unusual warm salad is a flavorful addition to your dinner recipes.
10 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
1 bunch scallion, chopped
1 1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. coriander
1/4 tsp. cayenne
1 1/4 cups pearl barley
1 (14 oz.) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup water
1 tsp. salt, divided
1 1/2 lbs. eggplant
3/4 lb. zucchini
1 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. sugar
1/2 lb. cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/3 cup Kalamata olives, halved
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
Mediterranean Eggplant and Barley Salad

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Cook scallion, cumin, coriander, and cayenne. Stir until fragrant (1 minute).
3. Add barley and stir until it smells nutty (2 minutes). Add broth, water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until all of liquid is absorbed and barley is tender (30-40 minutes).
4. While barley is cooking, cut eggplant and zucchini into bite-sized cubes. Toss with pepper, remaining  1/2 teaspoon salt, and 5 tablespoons oil in a bowl. Spread on two baking pans and roast, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are golden brown and tender (20-25 minutes).
5. Whisk together lemon juice, garlic, sugar, and remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large bowl.
6. Add barley, roasted vegetables, and remaining ingredients to bowl with dressing. Toss until well combined and serve warm.

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings 4 (640 g)
Base Nutrients
Calories 643 kcal (32%)
Calories from Fat 350 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 39 g (60%)
Saturated Fat 5 g (26%)
Cholesterol 0 mg (0%)
Sodium 776 mg (32%)
Total Carbohydrates 68 g (23%)
Dietary Fiber 18 g (70%)
Protein 13 g (21%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C 58 mg (64%)
Minerals
Calcium 137 mg (11%)
Iron 6 mg (33%)
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