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Two roasted eggplant halves with golden caramelized cross-hatch scored flesh and charred edges. (Mediterranean Roasted Eggplant)

Mediterranean Roasted Eggplant with Creamy Tahini and Pomegranate

This Mediterranean Roasted Eggplant features tender, cross-hatch scored eggplant halves caramelized to perfection. Topped with roasted cherry tomatoes, salty feta, and a rich tahini drizzle, it is a healthy, visually stunning meal perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 315
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Mediterranean Roasted Eggplant Ingredients
  • 2 large Eggplants Halved lengthwise
  • 1 cup (150g) Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Extra Virgin Olive Oil Plus more for drizzling
  • 1 tsp (5g) Sea Salt
  • 1/2 cup (75g) Feta Cheese Large crumbles
  • 1/4 cup (40g) Pomegranate Seeds
  • 2 tbsp (10g) Fresh Parsley Finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Tahini Paste
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Warm Water To thin sauce

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet Lined with parchment paper
  • 1 Paring Knife For scoring eggplant

Method
 

Preparation and Roasting
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice eggplants in half lengthwise. Use a knife to score the flesh in a cross-hatch pattern, deep but not through the skin.
  2. Brush with olive oil and salt. Place cut-side up on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
  3. Add halved cherry tomatoes to the tray. Roast for an additional 15-20 minutes until eggplant is caramelized and tomatoes are blistered.
  4. While roasting, whisk tahini, lemon juice, and warm water together until smooth and pale beige.
  5. Place warm eggplants on a plate. Top with roasted tomatoes, crumbled feta, tahini drizzle, parsley, and pomegranate seeds.

Notes

Always use fresh lemon juice for the tahini sauce to prevent a bitter aftertaste.
If your eggplant is very large, increase roasting time by 5-10 minutes to ensure the center is soft.