CARAMELIZED HONEY-PAPRIKA EGGPLANT WITH CRISP SALTED LEMON CHICKPEAS & FETA

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 425.
  2. 2Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
  3. 3Place the eggplant face up on the sheet pan, drizzle the oil evenly and season with 1/2 tsp salt.
  4. 4Roast for 15 minutes face up, then flip and roast for 15 minutes.
  5. 5While the eggplant roasts, make the glaze.
  6. 6Add the honey, paprika, garlic powder, lemon juice, water and remaining salt to a small bowl and mix to form a paste.
  7. 7Remove the eggplant from the oven, flip them and spread the paste on the tops evenly (you may have a little leftover).
  8. 8Place them back in the oven for another 10-13 minutes, until fork tender.
  9. 9Place the chickpeas on a separate sheet pan and dry roast them for 10 minutes.
  10. 10Remove the chickpeas and add the olive oil, salt, lemon zest, oregano and garlic powder.
  11. 11Toss the chickpeas and place back in the oven for 10 more minutes.
  12. 12Remove them and allow them to cool.
  13. 13Once cool, add the feta, dill and walnuts to the sheet pan and toss together.
  14. 14Make the yogurt sauce.
  15. 15Combine all ingredients and mix until smooth.
  16. 16Plate the eggplant, top with a couple spoonfuls of the topping, then drizzle with sauce.
  17. 17Add pickled onions, if desired.

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggplants, sliced lengthwise and scored
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt, divided
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 0.75 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp water
  • Pickled onions, optional
  • 15 oz Can chickpeas, rinsed & drained
  • 0.5 tbsp oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 Zest of lemon
  • 0.5 tsp oregano
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • Pepper
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh dill
  • 0.25 cup crumbled feta
  • 0.25 cup chopped walnuts
  • 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 pinch Pinch salt
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1.5 tsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp dried dill

Equipment

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