Low Flame Roasted Mediterranean Eggplant with Tahini Drizzle

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Slow-roasted eggplant with a smoky flavor, topped with a tangy tahini drizzle and fresh herbs for a vibrant Mediterranean appetizer. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 85 minutes, pairs eggplant, olive oil, sea salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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: 75 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F for low-temperature roasting. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Score the flesh of 2 medium eggplants cut in half lengthwise in a crosshatch pattern without piercing the skin.
  2. Step 2: Brush each eggplant half generously with 3 tbsp olive oil and season with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Place cut side up on the baking sheet.
  3. Step 3: Roast in the oven at 300°F for 1 hour and 15 minutes until the flesh is very soft and slightly caramelized around the edges.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, whisk together 1/4 cup tahini, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp water, and 1 small minced garlic clove in a small bowl until smooth and pourable.
  5. Step 5: Remove eggplants from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Drizzle the tahini sauce evenly over the warm eggplants.
  6. Step 6: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika on top for a fragrant finishing touch. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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