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Spicy Vegan Eggplant Sliders

Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, this recipe hits the spot.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 277 kcal
Course: Others

Ingredients

  • 8 dinner rolls whole wheat
  • 1 medium eggplant cut into thin rounds
  • 2 avocados
  • 1 bunch rocket
  • 2 small tomatoes
  • 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. chili powder
  • ¼ tsp. garlic powder
  • pepper to taste
Spicy Tahini Sauce:
  • ¼ cup tahini paste
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 3 Tbsp. ice water
  • 2 tsp. harissa paste or your favorite chili paste
  • 1 tsp. Honey or sugar

Instructions

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  1. All ingredients ready? Let's begin!
Grilled Eggplant:
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  1. Preheat the oven to 275°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Place your eggplant rounds on the baking tray.
  3. Brush with olive oil on both sides.
  4. Mix salt, chili powder, garlic powder, and pepper in a bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the eggplant slices.
  5. Bake until the eggplants are browned and a bit crisp. About 1h 30 min.
Spicy Tahini Sauce:
  1. Put tahini paste and lemon juice in a bowl. Beat with a fork until thickened. Gradually add water as you continue beating until creamy.
  2. Add chili paste and honey (or sugar) and mix. Add more water if needed to achieve desired consistency.
Dinner Rolls and Toppings:
  1. Cut dinner rolls in half and coat them with olive oil on both sides.
  2. Toast in a pan on medium to high heat for 1-2 min or until browned.
  3. Cut tomatoes and avocado into thin slices and set aside.
Assembling The Sliders:
  1. Spread spicy tahini sauce on each dinner roll.
  2. Lightly mash the avocado slices with a splash of lemon juice on the dinner roll bottoms.
  3. Top with a slice of tomato, eggplant rounds, and rocket.
  4. Drizzle with a little more tahini sauce and cover with the dinner roll top.
  5. Add a pick in the middle to hold it all together and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 277kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Sodium 238mg (10%) Potassium 561mg (16%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 671IU (13%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 97mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 277

% Daily Value*

Calories 277kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Sodium 238mg 10%
Potassium 561mg 12%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 671IU 13%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 97mg 10%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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