Middle Easternvegetarianvia groq
Middle Eastern Eggplant Delight
A flavorful eggplant dish with crispy texture, inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine. Serve warm and enjoy with pita or rice.
⏱35 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●2 medium EggplantSliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- ●2 tbsp EasternOlive oil, for brushing
- ●1 tsp MiddleGround cumin
- ●1 tsp CrispyPaprika
- ●1/2 cup Baba GhanoushChilled, for serving
- ●2 cloves GarlicMinced
- ●to taste Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Brush both sides of eggplant slices with olive oil, then season with salt, cumin, and paprika.
- 3
Arrange eggplant slices on a baking sheet, leaving space between each slice.
- 4
Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- 5
While eggplant is roasting, heat baba ghanoush in a saucepan over low heat.
- 6
Once eggplant is done, let it cool slightly, then serve warm with baba ghanoush.
- 7
Garnish with minced garlic, if desired.