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Berbere Eggplant and Barley

Admin Januar 14, 2026

Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

60 min

Servings

6

Calories

320

Berbere Eggplant and Barley

Ethiopian-spiced barley with roasted eggplant and chickpeas. The toasted cumin is amazing!

Ingredients

2 large or 3 smaller eggplants 1 large onion, chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups bouillon 6 Roma tomatoes 3/4 cup pot or pearl barley 2 cups cooked chickpeas (or 1 can undrained) 1 cup raisins (or more) Fresh ground pepper Chopped green onions and/or fresh cilantro 5 teaspoons Berbere Spice Mix Berbere Spice Mix: 2 teaspoons cumin seed 1 teaspoon cardamom seed 1/2 teaspoon whole allspice 1 teaspoon fenugreek seed 1 teaspoon coriander seed 8 whole cloves 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 5 teaspoons red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon grated ginger 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons paprika 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

For Spice Mix: 1. Toast cumin, cardamom, allspice, fenugreek, coriander, cloves, and peppercorns in hot pan, stirring constantly, until cumin is very brown (2 minutes). 2. Add remaining spices and grind. Store in tight jar in refrigerator. For Dish: 1. Pierce eggplants and roast at 400°F until soft and skin is black. 2. Meanwhile, cook barley in bouillon. When mostly absorbed, add onions, garlic, spice, and raisins. 3. Cook until onions just start to soften. 4. Chop roasted eggplant. Add eggplant, tomatoes, and chickpeas to barley. 5. Heat thoroughly. Serve garnished with green onions and/or cilantro.
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Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (6 servings)
Calories 320
Protein 12,00 g
Carbohydrates 68,00 g
Fat 2,00 g

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