Grilled Eggplant with Tahini and Pomegranate
Published Dec 10, 2024
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Grilled Eggplant with Tahini and Pomegranate
Ingredients
- 1 cup tahini sesame seed paste
- 2 ice cubes
- 2 cloves garlic, , grated
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- Kosher or fine sea salt
- ¾-1 cup cold water
- 2 globe eggplants, , cut into ½ inch thick slices
- Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons za’atar
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Balsamic glaze or pomegranate molasses
- ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped Italian parsley
Instructions
- Put the tahini, ice cubes, garlic, lemon juice, and ½ teaspoon salt in a food processor and process until smooth. With the machine running add the water, a little at a time until the paste is thinned out and almost white. The consistency should be similar to a dip. Can be made up to a month ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Brush the olive oil on both sides of the eggplant slices. Sprinkle on both sides with za’atar and a pinch of salt and pepper. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Cook the eggplant in a single layer for 4-5 minutes per side or until browned and soft in the center. Can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- To serve, spread the tahini on a platter, top with eggplant, drizzle with balsamic glaze or pomegranate molasses, and top with pomegranate seeds and chopped parsley. Can be served cold, warm, or at room temperature
Nutrition
Calories: 51kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 0.5gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 391mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 86IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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