Middle Eastern Eggplant Wrap: A Flavorful, Healthy Delight
A delicious and nutritious recipe perfect for a healthy meal or snack.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 medium eggplants
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the eggplants in half lengthwise and scoop out some of the flesh.
- Brush the eggplant halves with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake the eggplants for 25 minutes, or until they are tender.
- In a bowl, mix quinoa, tomatoes, parsley, tahini, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Once the eggplants are done, fill them with the quinoa mixture.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add spices such as cumin or paprika to the quinoa mixture.
- Serve with a side of yogurt or hummus.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed eggplant half
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 24 grams
- Fiber: 6 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Middle Eastern Eggplant Wrap