Description
A delightful Mediterranean dish featuring grilled eggplant, topped with a creamy tahini lemon drizzle, bringing together rich and refreshing flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplants, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush the eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Grill the eggplant slices for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until tender and grill marks appear.
- In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, honey, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Arrange the grilled eggplant slices on a serving platter.
- Drizzle the tahini lemon sauce over the grilled eggplant.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and toasted sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Recipe Details
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Difficulty: Easy
