Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 eggplant (sliced into thick rounds)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • minced fresh parsley or mint (optional garnish)
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons warm water (or more, to thin)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 pinch cayenne (optional)

Instruction

  • Pre-heat grill to high heat and brush both sides of eggplant with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste then grill until tender, about 4-5 minutes per side, rotating twice on each side before flipping.
  • While eggplant is grilling, whisk together tahini sauce in a small bowl.
  • Remove eggplant from grill and place on a platter. Serve eggplant warm with tahini sauce drizzled on top. Garnish with fresh mint or parsley if you wish.