Roasted Eggplant with Tahini Sauce

Simple, yet savory, roasted eggplant drizzled with a freshly made tahini sauce is a delicious and healthy way to get in those important vegetable servings. The smoky taste of the eggplant is perfectly complemented by the tangy, nutty tahini.

Ingredients

• 2 medium sized eggplant, sliced into 1/2” slices
• 2 tbsp tahini paste
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Juice from ½ a lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, and mist with cooking spray or an olive oil mister.
2. Place eggplant slices evenly onto baking sheet (you may need 2-3 baking sheets), mist with olive oil mister or cooking spray, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast until well browned, about 20-30 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
3. Meanwhile, combine tahini paste, water, lemon juice, garlic, and paprika in a small bowl. Season with salt.
4. Place roasted eggplant slices on serving dish and pour tahini sauce over them evenly. Garnish with parsley.

Preparation time: 10 minute(s)

Cooking time: 30 minute(s)

Diet type: Vegan

Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced fat, Reduced carbohydrate

Number of servings (yield): 6

Culinary tradition: Middle Eastern

Calories: 83

Fat: 3g

Protein: 2.5g

Entire recipe makes 6 servings
Serving size is about 1 cup
Each serving = 2 Points +

PER SERVING: 83 calories; 3g fat; 12g carbohydrates; 2.5g protein; 6g fiber