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Roasted Baby Eggplants
Caramelized roasted baby eggplants with Middle Eastern spices, served with a garlic yogurt dip.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 372 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
For the roasted baby eggplant:
- 16 baby eggplants, cut in half
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- big pinch salt
- pinch black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sumac, optional
For the garlic yogurt sauce:
- 1 head garlic
- drizzle olive oil
- 1/3 cup labneh
- 2/3 cup plain or greek yogurt 6oz, 170g
- 1/4 teaspoon dried mint
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
For the roasted eggplant:
- Preheat oven to 400F (200C) . Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the eggplants on a tray, and drizzle the cut halves generously with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer to the baking sheet, cut side down.
- Cut the very top horizontally off the head of garlic to slightly expose the cloves, and drizzle with olive oil. Wrap in aluminum foil to cover,and place on the tray of the eggplants.
- Roast the eggplants and the garlic for 35-40 minutes, flipping the eggplants over halfway through, or until eggplants are caramelized, golden brown and tender if poked with a fork.
- Carefully remove from baking tray and place on serving platter. Sprinkle with sumac.
Cup of Yum
For the garlic yogurt sauce:
- Carefully squeeze out the roasted garlic cloves in a small bowl. Add the rest of the sauce ingredients and mix to combine well. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with fresh mint if desired. Serve alongside the roasted eggplant to dip the eggplant in.
Notes
- Air frying the eggplant: You may have to do this in batches though. Preheat air fryer to 375F (190C), and air fry for 10-15 minutes or until caramelized.
- Ingredient notes:
- Sumac is a Middle Eastern spice that gives a great pop of flavor. If you can't find it, feel free to leave it out or substitute with another spice.
- You can substitute labneh for sour cream or extra yogurt.
- If you want to use regular eggplant: Cube the eggplant and salt with the eggplant cubes and letting them sit 15 minutes to draw out the bitterness, then using as directed in the recipe. You'll roast them for less, probably 25-30 minutes until caramelized.
- Storing leftovers:
- Leftover eggplant will last 2-3 days in the fridge- you can warm it slightly in the microwave or a hot oven, or eat leftovers cold.
Nutrition Information
Calories
372kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
74g
(25%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
138mg
(6%)
Potassium
2855mg
(82%)
Fiber
37g
(148%)
Sugar
45g
(90%)
Vitamin A
311IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
156mg
(16%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 372
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 372kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 74g | 25% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 138mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 2855mg | 61% |
| Fiber | 37g | 148% |
| Sugar | 45g | 90% |
| Vitamin A | 311IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 156mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.