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Easy Roasted Eggplant & Tahini Yogurt Bake with Bold Flavor

Easy Roasted Eggplant & Tahini Yogurt Bake with Bold Flavor

This Easy Roasted Eggplant & Tahini Yogurt Bake features bold flavors and a creamy sauce, perfect for a delicious meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 1 serving
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Eggplant

  • 2 medium Eggplants Choose firm, medium-sized eggplants for best results.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin for rich flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances natural sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Adds subtle smoky depth.

For the Tahini Yogurt Sauce

  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Provides creamy, tangy base.
  • ¼ cup Tahini Brings nutty richness.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Adds zesty lift.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste.

Optional Garnishes

  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley or Cilantro For color and freshness.
  • ¼ cup Toasted Pine Nuts Adds crunch and buttery taste.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C), positioning the rack in the middle.
  • Quarter the firm eggplants lengthwise into ½-inch slices, then toss with olive oil, salt, and smoked paprika.
  • Arrange slices skin side up on a parchment-lined sheet, roast for 25-30 minutes until golden and softened, flipping halfway.

Tahini Yogurt Sauce

  • In a bowl, whisk Greek yogurt with tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.

Assemble & Bake

  • Spoon half the roasted eggplant into a greased dish, swirl half the yogurt sauce, repeat layers, then bake for 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and toasted pine nuts, let the bake rest for five minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 8gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
Keyword bake, Easy Recipe, eggplant, tahini, Vegetarian, yogurt
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