Description
Bagel with Tahini Garlic Spread Roasted Eggplant Herbs is a delightful dish that transforms a simple bagel into a gourmet masterpiece. This easy-to-make recipe features a warm, chewy bagel slathered with creamy tahini garlic spread, topped with smoky roasted eggplant and vibrant fresh herbs. Perfect for brunch or as a light meal, this fusion of flavors will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 bagels (plain, sesame, or everything)
- 1 medium eggplant (about 250g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt (to taste)
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or cilantro), for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400?F (200?C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the eggplant into rounds about half an inch thick. Place on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast the eggplant for 25-30 minutes until golden and tender, flipping halfway through.
- While the eggplant roasts, mix tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl until smooth.
- Toast the bagels until golden brown.
- Assemble by spreading the tahini garlic mixture on each bagel half, topping with roasted eggplant slices and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Light Meal
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel half (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg