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Roasted Eggplant with Yogurt, Honey & Crunchy Nuts


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  • Author: Chef Billy

Description

A simple, elegant dish featuring tender roasted eggplant topped with creamy yogurt, sweet honey, and a crunchy nut mixture.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 2 medium eggplants, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange eggplant slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Brush both sides of eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and tender, flipping halfway through.
  4. While eggplant roasts, toast walnuts and pistachios in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant, then set aside.
  5. In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt with lemon zest until smooth.
  6. Arrange roasted eggplant on a serving platter, top with yogurt mixture, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with toasted nuts and mint.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.