Total Time
55 min
Servings
4 people
Level
medium
Rating
This elegant dish contrasts warm, tender roasted eggplant with cool, airy whipped goat cheese. Finished with a drizzle of honey and bursts of pomegranate, it makes for a stunning vegetarian main or a sophisticated side dish served with crispy flatbread.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Score the flesh of the eggplant slices in a diamond pattern without cutting through the skin. Brush generously with 3 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Roast the eggplant for 35-40 minutes until the flesh is golden brown and very tender.
While the eggplant roasts, prepare the whipped goat cheese. In a small bowl, whisk together the goat cheese, Greek yogurt, half the lemon juice, and half the lemon zest until smooth and creamy.
In the last 5 minutes of roasting, brush the flatbreads with the remaining olive oil and place them directly on the oven rack or on a separate tray to toast until warm and slightly crispy.
To serve, spread the whipped goat cheese onto plates. Top with the warm roasted eggplant.
Garnish with a drizzle of honey, pomegranate seeds, fresh mint, and the remaining lemon zest. Serve immediately with the toasted flatbread.

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Vegetarian

Vegetarian