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Eggplant with Tahini Sauce
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Roasted Eggplant with Tahini Sauce

This Roasted Eggplant marinated with olive oil and za'atar, and drizzled with a delicious homemade tahini sauce, is a delicious Middle Eastern recipe that you can easily make from home.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: Eggplant with Tahini Sauce, Tahini Eggplant
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 361kcal

Ingredients

Tahini Sauce

  • ½ cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • A pinch of salt
  • ½ cup water

Eggplant

  • 4 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Za'atar
  • A pinch of salt
  • 4 eggplant

Garnish

  • Fresh mint
  • Toasted pine nuts

Instructions

  • Combine the tahini, fresh lemon juice, and salt in a mixing bowl. Using a whisk or a fork, combine all the ingredients and pour water slowly while you keep whisking. Keep adding water until you reach the desired consistency. Set aside.
    ½ cup tahini, 2 tablespoon lemon juice, A pinch of salt, ½ cup water
  • Using a small bowl, add the olive oil, za'atar, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until well combined.
    4 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon Za'atar, A pinch of salt
  • Cut the eggplants in halves lengthwise. Score the inside of the vegetable in squares making diagonal cuts or a criss-cross pattern using a sharp knife. The cuts need to be deep but keep the skin untouched.
    4 eggplant
  • Using a baking brush or a spoon, coat the top of the eggplant with olive oil and za'atar marinade.
  • Lay the marinated eggplant halves (facing up), and bake for around 30-40 minutes at 200C (400F). The roasted eggplants will be ready when the aubergine flesh has softened and is easy to scoop out.
  • Garnish the eggplants with toasted pine nuts, and fresh chopped mint, and drizzle with tahini sauce.
    Fresh mint, Toasted pine nuts

Nutrition

Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 940mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 138IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 3mg