Tasty and Healthy Eggplant Borani: A Delightful Homemade Twist
Tasty and Healthy Eggplant Borani is a delightful dish that combines a rich flavor profile with nutritious ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the eggplants in half lengthwise and brush the cut surfaces with olive oil.
- Place the eggplants cut side down on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 30 minutes, until soft.
- Remove eggplants from the oven and let them cool slightly before scooping out the flesh into a bowl.
- Add yogurt, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper to the eggplant flesh and mix until smooth.
- Serve in a dish and garnish with chopped parsley and walnuts.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Serve with warm pita bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg