Roasted Eggplant with Tahini Sauce
Elevate your dinner table with this vibrant and healthy Roasted Eggplant with Tahini Sauce recipe! Perfectly roasted eggplant halves are scored for maximum flavor absorption, brushed with olive oil, and seasoned simply with salt and pepper before being baked to golden, tender perfection. The star of the dish is the luscious, creamy tahini sauce, made with a zesty blend of lemon juice, garlic, and a touch of olive oil. Topped with a fresh garnish of parsley and jewel-like pomegranate seeds, this Mediterranean-inspired dish is not only visually stunning but also bursting with layers of flavor. Serve it warm or at room temperature as a satisfying vegan main course or a versatile side dish. Ideal for anyone seeking healthy, flavorful, and easy-to-make recipes!
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Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplants
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup tahini
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup pomegranate seeds
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2
Slice the eggplants in half lengthwise and score the cut side in a crisscross pattern without cutting through the skin.
Step 3
Brush the cut sides of the eggplants with 2 tablespoons of olive oil evenly. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
Step 4
Place the eggplant halves cut side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 5
Roast in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, until the flesh is tender and golden brown.
Step 6
While the eggplants are roasting, prepare the tahini sauce by combining tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and water in a bowl. Whisk until smooth. Adjust the seasoning to taste with salt if needed.
Step 7
Once the eggplants are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
Step 8
Drizzle the tahini sauce generously over the roasted eggplant halves.
Step 9
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and pomegranate seeds.
Step 10
Serve warm or at room temperature as a main dish or a side.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (914.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1525.6 |
| Total Fat 130.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 20.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2513.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 66.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 33.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 24.9g | |
| Protein 33.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 9358.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 42860.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2102.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories