Low Carb Roasted Eggplant with Tahini Sauce
Delight your taste buds with this flavorful and nutritious Low Carb Roasted Eggplant with Tahini Sauce! Perfect for health-conscious eaters, this recipe transforms tender roasted eggplant slices into a culinary masterpiece, enhanced by a creamy, tangy tahini sauce bursting with garlic and fresh lemon juice. Seasoned with smoky paprika, garlic powder, and just the right amount of olive oil, the eggplant roasts to golden perfection, offering a crispy exterior and soft, savory center. Topped with a garnish of fresh parsley, this Mediterranean-inspired dish is not only low-carb but also vegan-friendly and packed with bold flavors. Ideal as a side dish or a light entrée, it’s your go-to recipe for a quick 50-minute meal that’s wholesome, visually stunning, and irresistibly delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large eggplants
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons warm water
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash the eggplants and cut them into 1/2-inch thick slices. Arrange the slices on the prepared baking sheet.
In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with the seasoned olive oil.
Roast in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, flipping the slices halfway through, until golden brown and tender.
While the eggplants are roasting, prepare the tahini sauce. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, warm water, minced garlic, and the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Adjust the water amount if needed to reach your desired sauce consistency. Season with salt to taste.
Once the eggplants are done roasting, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool slightly.
Transfer the roasted eggplant slices to a serving platter and drizzle generously with the tahini sauce.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy this delightful low-carb dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1044 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.7 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.9 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2515 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.7 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.8 g | 146% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.5 g | ||
| Protein | 24.7 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 4752 mg | 366% | |
| Iron | 21432.7 mg | 119071% | |
| Potassium | 2860 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
