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Roasted Eggplant with Tahini and Pomegranate recipe by Safe Plated

Roasted Eggplant with Tahini and Pomegranate

Roasted eggplant slices drizzled with tahini, pomegranate seeds, and fresh herbs. A flavorful and elegant lunch option.

40m4 servings
Contains sesameDAIRY-free
280 cal|6g protein|25g carbs|18g fat|8g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 medium Eggplant
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black Pepper
  • 0.25 cup Tahini
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 2-3 tbsp Water
  • 0.5 cup Pomegranate Seeds
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to about 205°C (200°C).
  2. 2Slice the eggplant into 1.27 cm thick rounds.
  3. 3Brush the eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  4. 4Arrange the eggplant slices on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and golden brown.
  5. 5While the eggplant is roasting, prepare the tahini dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, water, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. Add more water if needed to reach desired consistency.
  6. 6Drizzle the tahini dressing over the roasted eggplant. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and fresh parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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