Oven-Roasted Eggplant and Chickpea Salad with Tahini Dressing

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A warm salad featuring tender roasted eggplant and chickpeas, drizzled with a tangy tahini dressing and sprinkled with fresh herbs. This Middle Eastern-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs eggplant, canned chickpeas, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 Middle Eastern cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 1 large cubed eggplant and 15 oz drained, rinsed canned chickpeas with 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Spread the eggplant and chickpeas on a large baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until eggplant is tender and golden and chickpeas are slightly crisp.
  3. Step 3: While roasting, whisk together 3 tbsp tahini, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp water, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
  4. Step 4: Remove roasted eggplant and chickpeas from the oven and transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with the tahini dressing and gently toss to combine.
  5. Step 5: Sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley and 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds over the salad for freshness and color. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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