Description
A delicious and flavorful dish featuring roasted eggplant and a creamy tahini sauce, perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Pita bread, toasted and broken into pieces (about 2 cups)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the eggplant cubes with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Spread the eggplant on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast the eggplant in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and tender, stirring halfway through for even cooking.
- While the eggplant is roasting, prepare the tahini sauce. In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, and paprika until smooth.
- Once the eggplant is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- To assemble the dish, layer the toasted pita pieces on a serving platter. Top with the roasted eggplant, then drizzle the tahini sauce over the top.
- Garnish with toasted pine nuts and chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, try adding a sprinkle of sumac on top before serving.
- You can substitute the pine nuts with toasted almonds or walnuts for a different crunch.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the tahini sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Roasted Eggplant & Tahini Fatteh, Middle Eastern, vegetarian dish