Black Sea-Inspired Roasted Eggplant with Walnut and Garlic Sauce

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Roasted eggplant halves topped with a rich, garlicky walnut sauce, reflecting the flavors of Crimean and Black Sea regional cuisine. This Mediterranean-inspired no-cook recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs large eggplants, walnuts, finely chopped, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Slice 2 large eggplants in half lengthwise and score the flesh in a diamond pattern using a knife.
  2. Step 2: Brush each eggplant half generously with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Place eggplants cut side up on a baking sheet and roast for 35-40 minutes until the flesh is soft and golden.
  4. Step 4: While eggplants roast, combine in a bowl 1 cup finely chopped walnuts, 4 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix until a coarse sauce forms.
  5. Step 5: Remove eggplants from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Spoon the walnut-garlic sauce evenly over the roasted eggplant halves.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and serve warm or at room temperature.

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