Roasted Middle Eastern-Spiced Eggplant with Tahini Drizzle

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

Tender roasted eggplant slices infused with warm Middle Eastern spices and topped with a creamy tahini sauce. This Middle Eastern recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs medium eggplants, olive oil, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 160 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.

Ingredients

• 2 whole medium eggplants
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/3 cup tahini
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 tbsp water
• 1 small, minced garlic clove
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Slice 2 medium eggplants into 1/2-inch thick rounds and lay them on a baking sheet. Brush both sides with 3 tbsp olive oil, then sprinkle evenly with 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Roast the eggplant slices for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and tender with crispy edges.
3. Step 3: While eggplants roast, whisk together 1/3 cup tahini, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 3 tbsp water, and 1 minced small garlic clove in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Add water gradually to reach a pourable consistency.
4. Step 4: Arrange the roasted eggplant on a serving platter, drizzle with the tahini sauce, and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley on top. Serve warm or at room temperature.