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Smoky Middle Eastern Eggplant Mash with Tahini Drizzle

Name: Smoky Middle Eastern Eggplant Mash with Tahini Drizzle
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 2 large eggplants, whole; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt, to taste; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 cup tahini; 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 1 tablespoon water, more if needed for consistency; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Dive into the robust flavors of the Middle East with this creamy eggplant mash, elegantly topped with a nutty tahini drizzle.

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·By Ethan Brooks·October 31, 2025

Smoky Middle Eastern Eggplant Mash with Tahini Drizzle — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Eggplant Mash

For the Tahini Drizzle

For the Garnishes

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 171 kcal
Protein: 3.83 g
Carbs: 16.25 g
Fat: 11.63 g
Fiber: 5.92 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 685 kcal
Protein: 15.3 g
Carbs: 65 g
Fat: 46.5 g
Fiber: 23.7 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 large eggplants whole	180	4.8	44	0.6	19
2 cloves garlic minced	9	0.4	2	0	0.1
1 tablespoon olive oil	119	0	0	13.5	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin	4	0.2	0.7	0.2	0.2
1/4 cup tahini	356	9.6	13.6	32.1	4
2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed	8	0.1	2.6	0.1	0.1
1 tablespoon water more if needed for consistency	0	0	0	0	0
1/8 teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds	8	0.1	1.8	0.1	0.2
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Roasting the Eggplants

1
Preheat
Preheat your grill or oven to high heat.
2
Place Eggplants
Place the whole eggplants directly over flame or on a baking sheet.
3
Roast
Roast for 30–40 minutes, turning occasionally, until the skin is charred and the flesh is tender.
Tip: Roast until the skin is charred for a richer, smoky flavor. Ensure the eggplants are thoroughly cooked; undercooked flesh can be bitter. Let the eggplants cool slightly before handling to avoid burns and get a better flavor mix.

Preparing the Tahini Drizzle

1
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, combine tahini, lemon juice, water, and salt.
2
Whisk
Whisk until smooth, adding more water if needed to achieve a drizzleable consistency.

How to Make Smoky Middle Eastern Eggplant Mash with Tahini Drizzle

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Peeling & Mashing
Once roasted, let eggplants cool, peel charred skin, and mash with a fork or potato masher.
2
Mixing Ingredients
Combine mashed eggplant with minced garlic, olive oil, ground cumin, and salt. Adjust seasoning as needed.
3
Drizzling Tahini
Before serving, generously drizzle the tahini mixture over the eggplant mash.