Eggplant Baladi

Orly Ziv Orly Ziv
5.0 (2 reviews)

I learned this recipe in a cooking class and it turned out to be a very successful dish with a surprising flavor combination. It is a wonderful use for date honey (called silan in Hebrew), which is very popular in the Israeli kitchen.

20m 4
Easy Vegetarian Pescatarian Gluten Free Vegan Paleo No Refined Sugar Parve

Contains: Tree nuts, Sesame

Directions

Prepare the Eggplant Baladi

  1. Grill the eggplants over a flame, turning with tongs until soft and evenly charred. Alternately, roast the eggplants under a broiler.

  2. Cut a slit at the bottom of the eggplant and place in a sieve. Leave to drain.

  3. Remove peel and stem from eggplant and place it on a plate or small serving platter.

  4. Sprinkle the chopped garlic over the eggplant then drizzle with lemon juice, tahini, and silan.

  5. Garnish with parsley, pine nuts, and pomegranate seeds and serve.

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2 Comments

aliza •

This recipe is so yummy and healthy, perfect for me who is trying to have a lifestyle that includes lots of vegetables and healthy fats and no refined sugar. Thank you Orly Ziv keep those recipes coming !

Shavy Hershkowitz •

Very tasty, nice blend of flavors.