Roasted eggplants and smoked paprika recipe


Ingredients for the recipe:
- 2 eggplants
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of spicy smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1 clove of minced garlic
- Salt and pepper
- 200 g of Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of tahini
- A handful of cilantro
Preparation:
Prepare the eggplants:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise and score the flesh in a crosshatch pattern with the tip of a knife.
Season:
- Mix the olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Generously brush the eggplants with this mixture.
Cooking:
- Place the eggplants, cut side up, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until they are very tender and slightly golden.
Prepare the yogurt sauce:
- Mix the Greek yogurt with the lemon juice, tahini, salt, and pepper.
Plating:
- Remove the eggplants from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Spoon some yogurt sauce onto each eggplant half.
- Sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
Enjoy your meal!