Harissa-Smoked Eggplant with Quinoa and Pomegranate

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A vibrant Mediterranean dish featuring tender eggplant roasted with smoky harissa, served over fluffy quinoa and topped with sweet pomegranate seeds for a burst of flavor. This Mediterranean recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs eggplant, quinoa, harissa paste for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss eggplant with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp harissa paste, garlic, and lemon zest. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and charred.
  2. Step 2: In a saucepan, cook quinoa with 2 cups water and a pinch of salt over medium heat. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  3. Step 3: In a bowl, mix roasted eggplant with remaining 1 tbsp harissa paste, 1 tbsp olive oil, and lemon juice. Gently fold in cooked quinoa and parsley.
  4. Step 4: Transfer to a serving dish, top with pomegranate seeds, and drizzle with remaining lemon juice.

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