Chermoula Roasted Eggplant with Bulgur Salad

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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!

Ingredients

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)