Spicy Roasted Eggplant with Tahini Drizzle
Cubed eggplant roasted with smoked paprika and cumin, finished with a creamy tahini‑lemon sauce.

Total
45 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 400 g Eggplant, cubed
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- ½ tsp Ground cumin
- ½ tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Tahini
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Water
- 1 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Toss eggplant cubes with 2 tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, and salt.
- 2
Spread on a baking sheet and roast 25‑30 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and tender.
- 3
Meanwhile, whisk tahini, lemon juice, garlic, water, and remaining olive oil to a smooth drizzle.
- 4
Serve roasted eggplant drizzled with tahini sauce and garnish with parsley.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
260
13% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 14 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 460 mg |
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