• 4 large plum tomatoes, blanched, peeled, seeded and chopped in 1/2-inch chunks
• 1 1/2 cups canned pineapple chunks or slices in 100% pineapple juice, chopped
• 1/4 cups golden raisins
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses (optional)
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• Pinch of allspice + a pinch of ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
For the Eggplant-Chickpea patties (Makes 12 to 16 Patties depending on the size)
• Flesh of 2 large or 3 medium eggplants (about 2 cups), roasted or broiled until very tender; then peeled and well drained in a colander under a press
• 2 tablespoons pure olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 teaspoons mild curry powder
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 (15 oz) can organic chickpeas, drained, washed and drained again
• 1 small jar (4oz) sliced Pimiento peppers, drained
• 2 medium plum tomatoes, blanched, peeled, seeded and roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons tahini paste
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup fresh or Panko bread crumbs + 2/3 cups almond flour or finely ground almonds
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