Chickpea, Eggplant, and Tomato Tarts
Chickpea, Eggplant, and Tomato Tarts is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Peel eggplant and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPeel eggplant and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
Toss with 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl and let stand 15 minutes, then rinse in a colander under cold water and squeeze out excess water.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook onion with bay leaf, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes.
Add 1 tablespoon oil, eggplant, and garlic and cook, stirring, until eggplant is tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
Add tomatoes (without juice), paprika, and cumin and cook, stirring, 3 minutes.
Add reserved tomato juice, chickpeas, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and simmer, stirring occasionally, until filling is thickened and most of liquid is evaporated, about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in parsley, then discard bay leaf.
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425°F.
Line a large baking sheet with foil.
Unroll phyllo and cover stack with plastic wrap and a dampened kitchen towel.
Keeping remaining phyllo covered, lightly brush 1 phyllo sheet with some of remaining oil and top with 2 more sheets, brushing each with oil.
Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon pepper, then cut stack in half crosswise with a sharp knife.
Spoon 1 cup filling into center of each half.
Crumple edges of phyllo and shape into a crescent, leaving filling exposed, then transfer to baking sheet using a spatula.
Make 2 more tarts in same manner, arranging about 1/2 inch apart on baking sheet.
Bake, rotating baking sheet 180 degrees after 10 minutes, until edges of tarts are golden, 15 to 20 minutes total.
Serve immediately.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.
