2medium(2medium)eggplantsabout 2 pounds or 900 grams
⅓cup(80grams)tahiniswap Greek yogurt
2tablespoons(30grams)lemon juice
½clove(½clove)garlic
½teaspoon(1teaspoon)saltor more to taste
1pinch(1pinch)parsleychopped
1drizzle(1drizzle)extra virgin olive oil
1pinch(½teaspoon)smoked paprika+ optional pin nuts or pomegranate seeds
Prep the Eggplant: Cut 2 medium eggplants in half lengthwise and score the flesh. Drizzle with olive oil (optional), and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Oven: Bake cut side down at 430°F / 220°C for 40–50 minutes.Air Fryer: Cook cut side down at 400°F / 200°C for 18–22 minutes, until soft.
Scoop & Blend: Let cool, then scoop out the flesh and discard skin and stem.Blend in a food processor with ⅓ cup tahini, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, ½ clove garlic, and ½ teaspoon salt until smooth but without over-blending. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Serve: Spoon into a bowl and garnish with 1 drizzle extra virgin olive oil, 1 pinch parsley, 1 pinch smoked paprika, and pomegranate seeds or toasted pine nuts.