Mediterranean Baked Eggplant With Spiced Yogurt Recipe

About this recipe

A flavorful baked eggplant dish perfect for dinner, featuring tender eggplant infused with spices and served with a creamy spiced yogurt topping. Ideal for those seeking a satisfying vegetarian meal.

Ingredients

• Pack Of 2 Aubergine/Eggplant Medium (Pack Of 2)
• - Filippo Berio Garlic Flavoured Olive Oil
• 60G Terre Exotique Cheeselovers Pepper, 60G
• 200 G Authentic Greek Yogurt
• 100G Terre Exotique Winemaker'S Salt, 100G
• - Mccormick Cumin Powder
• 60G Terre Exotique Smoked Paprika, 60G

Instructions

1. 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 2. Wash and dry 4 medium eggplants, then remove the stems. Make a slit along the length of each eggplant, cutting only halfway through.
3. 3. In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup olive oil with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the mixture into each slit and rub the remaining oil mixture over the entire surface of the eggplants.
4. 4. Lightly grease an 11 x 7-inch baking dish with olive oil and place the prepared eggplants inside. Bake for 30 minutes or until the eggplants are tender.
5. 5. While the eggplants are baking, prepare the spiced yogurt. In a bowl, combine 1 cup greek yogurt, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt. Mix well and set aside.
6. 6. Once the eggplants are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve warm with a generous dollop of the spiced yogurt on top.