1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Slice the eggplants in half lengthwise; score cut sides with a crosshatch pattern. Place the eggplant halves, cut sides up, on a baking sheet lined with Gefen Parchment Paper. Season the eggplant with 1 teaspoon salt and olive oil. Bake for 30 minutes or until slightly tender and browned. Set aside.
3. In a food processor, combine chickpeas with onion, bread crumbs, parsley, tahini, remaining olive oil, and spices, and process until smooth.
4. Place eggplants in a baking dish. Spoon a half cup of the chickpea mixture into each eggplant shell. Add water and lemon juice to the bottom of the pan. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes or until eggplant halves are tender and chickpea mixture is lightly browned.
5. Combine relish ingredients in a separate bowl.
6. To plate, place eggplant halves on a platter. Top each with 1/4 cup of the relish and drizzle with tahini sauce.
Seems that I’m late to this recipe…but never too late because YUM! It’s a perfect appetizer but can also be a main for a dairy meal, just add some feta cheese and voila!!
This. Is. Incredible. The ingredients seems simple but the combination of flavors and textures is outstanding! I made it with regular size eggplant and served it for the main course for dinner, and everyone loved it – even the kids who “hate falafel”! Try it, you’ll love it, and it’s simple to prepare as well.
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