Charoset-Spiced Roasted Eggplant with Pomegranate Molasses

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

Roasted eggplant slices glazed with a pomegranate molasses and charoset-inspired spice blend, garnished with toasted walnuts. This Mediterranean-inspired Passover recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs large eggplants, olive oil, pomegranate molasses for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 6, 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.

Ingredients

• 2, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds large eggplants
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp pomegranate molasses
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1 1/2 tsp divided salt
• 1 tsp divided black pepper
• 1/2 cup, toasted and chopped walnuts
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Arrange 2 large eggplants sliced into 1/2-inch rounds on baking sheets. Brush both sides with 4 tbsp olive oil and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Roast eggplant slices for 20 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and golden at edges.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp pomegranate molasses, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground allspice, 1/4 tsp ground cloves, remaining 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Remove eggplants from oven and brush each slice generously with the pomegranate molasses glaze. Return to oven for 5 more minutes to caramelize the glaze.
5. Step 5: Transfer roasted eggplant to a serving platter. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for a colorful finish. Serve warm or at room temperature.