Still in the top 3 eggplant dishes I have ever made ✔️ • For the eggplant: 1 medium eggplant 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil, plus more for the pan Salt • For the glaze: 1 1/2 tbsp hot jelly 1 tsp tamari soy sauce 1 tsp rice vinegar Dash sesame oil 1-2 tsp sriracha 1 clove garlic, minced • For the sauce: 2 tbsp tahini 1 1/2-2 tbsp water Pinch of salt 1 tsp rice vinegar Dash sesame oil Pepper to taste • Toppings: Sesame seeds Chopped scallions Red pepper flakes • 1️⃣Preheat the oven to 425. Place a cast iron pan or an oven-safe pan into the oven to heat for 10-15 minutes.2️⃣Cut the eggplant lengthwise then score the top in a diagonal checkered pattern. Brush the top of the eggplant with the oil, then season with salt. 3️⃣Remove the pan from the oven, add a but of olive oil, then place the eggplant face down. Place in the oven for 10-14 minutes, until the top is browned.4️⃣While the eggplant cooks, make the glaze. Add the jelly, tamari, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha and garlic to a small bowl. Mix to combine. 5️⃣Remove the eggplant from the oven and carefully flip it over. Brush the glaze over the top then place it back in the oven for 25-30 minutes, until the top is caramelized and the eggplant is tender. 6️⃣Next, make the sesame sauce. Add the tahini, water, rice vinegar, salt, sesame oil and pepper to a small bowl. Whisk well until smooth.7️⃣ Serve the eggplant topped with the sesame seeds, scallions and red pepper flakes. • #wholefoodsmarket #easymeals #eggplant #healthyeats #recipeoftheday #tastemade #inthekitchen #igreels #lowcarbrecipes #appetizer #sidedish #sesame #f52grams #healthycooking #healthyeating #healthymeals #makeitdelicious #buzzfeast #vegetarian #veggiedish #veganrecipe #cookfromscratch #buzzfeast #goodmoodfood #glutenfree #glutenfreefood #cook
