Mediterranean Roasted Eggplant

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Bold spices. Caramelized eggplant. Creamy tahini. Chopped dates.

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Prep eggplant

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Mix spices

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Season eggplant

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Bake

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Make tahini sauce.

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Serve

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Mediterranean Roasted Eggplant

Bold spices. Caramelized eggplant. Creamy tahini. Chopped dates.

Bold spices. Caramelized eggplant. Creamy tahini. Chopped dates.

Prep eggplant

1

Mix spices

2

Season eggplant

3

Bake

4

Make tahini sauce.

Combine tahini with warm water, lemon juice and salt.

Mix well in a bowl with a whisk or use a blender or food processor.

Serve

6

E N J O Y !