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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Step 2
Slice the tops off of the eggplant and cut them into thin spears. Sprinkle them with a liberal sprinkle of kosher salt and let them sit for 15 minutes to pull out excess moisture.
Step 3
While the eggplant is resting, add the chickpeas to a parchment-lined baking sheet and pat them dry. Drizzle with two tablespoons of olive oil and season with a large pinch of salt and a few cracks of black pepper. Stir to coat and roast for 20-25 minutes or until the chickpeas are golden.
Step 4
In a small cup, mix together the chili paste, vinegar, honey, grated garlic cloves and a large pinch of salt. Set aside.
Step 5
Place a large pan over medium heat and add two tablespoons of olive oil. Cook the eggplant spears in batches. Let them sizzle, undisturbed for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden. Flip and repeat, adding more olive oil as needed. When finished, add all the eggplant spears to a bowl on the side.
Step 6
In the same pan, add the butter. Let it melt and begin to softly foam, forming brown flecks on the bottom of the pan, about 4-5 minutes. Add in the Calabrian chili mixture and stir into a sauce. Let this cook for another 1-2 minutes or until thick.
Step 7
Add the eggplant back into the pan and mix to coat all the spears in the sauce. Turn off the heat.
Step 8
By now the chickpeas should be finished, so serve all together with white rice. Top with roughly chopped parsley, dill or chives and enjoy!