Chermoula Roasted Eggplant with Bulgur Salad

This dish has literally ALL the flavors and textures! From smoky chermoula spice, citrusy preserved lemons, salty green olives, crunchy almonds and sweet golden raisins, it’s got it all!

2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon chili flakes
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
2 tablespoons finely chopped preserved lemon peel (or substitute 1 tablespoon lemon zest)
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus 2 tablespoons
2 medium eggplants
1 cup fine bulgur
3/4 cup boiling water
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/2 ounce parsley, chopped
1/2 cup mint, chopped
1/3 cup pitted green olives
1/3 cup chopped almonds, toasted
3 green onions, chopped
Juice from half a lemon
1/2 cup plain or Greek yogurt (optional)

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