Vegan Eggplant with Tahini

Ingredients

• 2 medium eggplants
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375F.
2. Cut the eggplants into 1/2-inch slices.
3. In a bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss the eggplant slices in the mixture to coat.
4. Arrange the eggplant slices on a baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
5. Meanwhile, prepare the tahini sauce. In a small bowl, mix together the tahini, garlic, water, lemon juice, and cumin. Set aside.
6. Remove the eggplant slices from the oven and transfer to a serving dish. Top with the tahini sauce and sprinkle with the fresh parsley. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber, potassium, and manganese.
• Tahini is a paste made from ground sesame seeds and is a popular condiment in Middle Eastern cuisine.
• This vegan eggplant with tahini dish makes a great side dish or light meal.