Ingredients
- 1 medium eggplant
- Sea salt
- Olive oil (for roasting)
- 1 large clove garlic (grated or finely minced)
- 2-3 Tbsp lemon juice (1 medium lemon yields ~3 Tbsp juice)
- 2 Tbsp tahini
- 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, parsley or basil (optional // chopped)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to high broil (or medium if you have the ability) and position a rack at the top of the oven.
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Slice your eggplant into 1/4 inch rounds and sprinkle with sea salt and place in a colander in the sink to drain any excess liquid. After 10 minutes, rinse slightly and then pat dry between two towels.
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Arrange on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and a pinch of sea salt. Roast for 5-10 minutes, turning once or twice, until the eggplant is softened and golden brown. Remove from pan, stack and wrap the rounds in foil to lock in moisture – wait 5 minutes.
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Peel away most of the skin of the eggplant (a little is OK) and add flesh to a food processor. It should be soft and tender and the skin should come off easy.
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Add lemon juice, garlic, tahini, a pinch of salt and mix until creamy. Add herbs last and pulse to incorporate. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. I added a bit more tahini and another pinch of salt.
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Serve with pita and/or pita chips or veggies (for gluten-free friendly option). Will keep covered in the fridge for several days.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 114
- Fat: 7.7g
- Saturated fat: 1.1g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 2.2g
- Monounsaturated fat: 4g
- Sodium: 48mg
- Potassium: 374mg
- Carbohydrates: 11.1g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 5.5g
- Protein: 2.8g
- Vitamin A: 50%
- Vitamin C: 10.7%
- Calcium: 50%
- Iron: 1.1%