Charoset-Spiced Roasted Eggplant with Toasted Almonds

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Roasted eggplant slices seasoned with traditional Passover charoset spices, topped with crunchy toasted almonds for a vegetarian side dish. This Mediterranean-inspired Passover recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs eggplants, olive oil, ground cinnamon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange 2 sliced eggplants (1/2-inch rounds) on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush both sides generously with 3 tbsp olive oil.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1/4 tsp ground cloves, and 1 tsp salt. Sprinkle this spice blend evenly over both sides of the eggplant slices.
  3. Step 3: Roast the eggplants in the oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and lightly caramelized around the edges.
  4. Step 4: While eggplants roast, toast 1/3 cup chopped almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until golden and fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  5. Step 5: In a small bowl, stir together 2 tbsp honey and 1 tbsp lemon juice until combined.
  6. Step 6: Remove eggplants from oven, transfer to a serving platter, drizzle the honey-lemon mixture over the slices, and sprinkle toasted almonds on top. Serve warm or at room temperature as a flavorful vegetarian Passover side.

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