Mediterranean Baked Eggplant with Yogurt-Tahini Drizzle
Tender, golden baked eggplant slices layered with olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs, finished with a creamy yogurt-tahini sauce. This dish is deeply flavorful, satisfying, and embodies the essence of Mediterranean cooking—light, wholesome, and aromatic.
⏱️ Time Required
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 35–40 minutes
Total time: 50–55 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
Eggplant
2 medium eggplants, sliced into 1 cm thick rounds
3 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp paprika (optional, for color)
Salt & black pepper to taste
Yogurt-Tahini Drizzle
½ cup Greek yogurt
1 tbsp tahini
Juice of ½ lemon
1 tsp olive oil
Salt to taste
Water to thin if needed
Garnish
Fresh parsley or mint, chopped
Optional: pomegranate seeds for a fresh pop
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Eggplant
1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Lay eggplant slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
3. Brush slices with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Step 2: Bake
1. Bake 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway, until slices are tender and golden brown.
Step 3: Make Yogurt-Tahini Sauce
1. In a small bowl, mix yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt.
2. Add 1–2 tsp water if needed for drizzle consistency.
Step 4: Serve
1. Arrange baked eggplant on a serving plate.
2. Drizzle with yogurt-tahini sauce.
3. Garnish with parsley or mint and optional pomegranate seeds.
🌟 Tips
Sprinkle a little salt on raw eggplant slices and rest 10 minutes to reduce bitterness. Rinse and pat dry.
Brush slices generously with olive oil for golden edges.
Serve warm as a side dish or main with crusty bread or quinoa.
For extra Mediterranean flavor, add a sprinkle of crumbled feta or pine nuts on top.
❓ Frequently asked questions FAQs
Q: Can I make this vegan?
Yes—replace yogurt with unsweetened soy or coconut yogurt.
Q: Can I roast eggplant in advance?
Yes—store in fridge up to 2 days and drizzle sauce before serving.
Q: Is this weight-loss friendly?
Yes—low in calories, high in fiber, and healthy fats from olive oil.
🧮 Nutritional Information
Calories: ~230 kcal
Protein: 6 g
Carbohydrates: 14 g
Fat: 17 g
Fiber: 6 g
Sugar: 6 g