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Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Step 2
Line large rimmed baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper.
Step 3
Wash eggplants well and pat dry. Cut off stem and 1/8" of bottom end. Cut a small sliver off side of eggplant so it will lay flat on cutting board. Cut lengthwise into 1/2" oval slices.
Step 4
Use the tip of a sharp knife to lightly score the eggplant flesh in a diamond cross-hatch pattern. Be careful not to cut all the way through, but just enough to leave pockets for the marinade.
Step 5
Mix olive oil finely chopped fresh oregano, salt, pepper and cumin. Finely grate garlic and lemon zest over mixture and then squeeze in the lemon juice. Mix with a fork until thoroughly combined.
Step 6
Place eggplant slices onto prepared baking sheet. Set aside half the marinade to use with the tahini. Brush the remaining olive oil mixture onto the eggplant.
Step 7
Bake for about 20 minutes, until tender, but not mushy.
Step 8
While eggplant is roasting, combine remaining marinade with the tahini. Mix well, with a fork. Use 1-2 tablespoons water, as needed to create a pourable sauce.
Step 9
Transfer hot eggplant to a serving dish. Sprinkle with additional fresh herbs and drizzle with the tahini mixture.