Grilled Eggplant with Smoky Tahini Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 medium eggplant
• 1 cup tahini
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).

2. 2

   Slice the eggplants into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Sprinkle both sides with salt and let them sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture. Rinse and pat dry.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, mix together the tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika, olive oil, water, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more water if needed.

4. 4

   Brush the eggplant slices with olive oil on both sides.

5. 5

   Place the eggplant slices on the preheated grill. Grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are tender and have nice grill marks.

6. 6

   Once grilled, remove the eggplant from the grill and let them rest for a couple of minutes.

7. 7

   Drizzle the smoky tahini sauce over the grilled eggplant slices.

8. 8

   Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

9. 9

   Serve warm as a main dish or side dish and enjoy your flavorful grilled eggplant!