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 vegetarian recipe, ready in about 85 minutes, pairs eggplant, olive oil, and 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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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