# Eggplant with Sweet and Savory Glaze and Mint Lime Labneh

This recipe features eggplant seared and tossed in a sweet and savory glaze, served over a refreshing mint lime labneh with cannellini beans.

- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 pint fairytale eggplant
- 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 0.25 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 0.5 tsp cumin
- 0.5 tsp coriander
- 0.25 smoked paprika
- salt
- pepper
- 0.66 cup labneh or cashew yogurt
- 1 juice of lime
- 2 tbsp chopped mint
- pistachios

## Instructions

1. Slice the fairytale eggplant in half.
2. Place it on a plate and sprinkle with kosher salt.
3. Let it sit for 10 minutes and then pat dry.
4. In a bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the glaze, which include honey, cumin, coriander, and soy sauce.
5. Mince the garlic and slice the scotch bonnet pepper.
6. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
7. Add the dried eggplant face down and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
8. In the same skillet, add the garlic and scotch bonnet peppers and sauté until fragrant.
9. Add the prepared glaze, drained cannellini beans, and the seared eggplant to the skillet.
10. Toss to coat and reduce to a simmer.
11. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly.
12. Add lime juice and fresh cilantro, then toss to coat once more.
13. Make the mint labneh by mixing labneh, chopped mint, lime juice, salt, and pepper together.
14. Serve the eggplant and beans over the labneh.
15. Garnish with fresh mint and pistachios.

## Equipment

- plate
- bowl
- whisk
- knife
- cast iron skillet
- chopping board
- spatula
- lime press

## Tips

- Picking up something you wouldn't normally cook with and experimenting can lead to amazing dishes.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOQ5cSojsqJ/?igsh=MWcya2pud3M0eXd3aA==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/31785236-ec04-49cb-a318-4d92c3afadcf
- Extracted: 2025-10-02

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