Recipes Eggplant and Tomato Spread 4.0 (1) 1 Review 1 Photo Grilled eggplant and tomatoes add a smoky flavor to this delicious spread. Use with focaccia or baguettes. I like to use Chinese eggplants--they're the sweetest. Recipe by Eric Updated on January 14, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 1 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 large eggplants, halved lengthwise 2 Roma tomatoes, halved lengthwise 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided ¼ cup tahini ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley 1 clove garlic salt and ground black pepper to taste ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese 2 teaspoons sesame seeds Directions Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Brush cut sides of eggplant and tomatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Place eggplants and tomatoes, cut sides down, on the preheated grill. Cook eggplant for 4 minutes, then flip and grill until tender, about 10 minutes more. Cook tomatoes until very tender, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer eggplant to a cutting board and tomatoes to a food processor. Scrape eggplant pulp from the skins. Discard skins and place pulp in the food processor with tomatoes. Add tahini, parsley, and garlic; pulse until mostly smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl. Top with feta cheese and sesame seeds. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 174 Calories 13g Fat 13g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 174 % Daily Value * Total Fat 13g 17% Saturated Fat 3g 14% Cholesterol 7mg 2% Sodium 121mg 5% Total Carbohydrate 13g 5% Dietary Fiber 7g 24% Total Sugars 5g Protein 5g Vitamin C 8mg 42% Calcium 98mg 8% Iron 1mg 8% Potassium 480mg 10% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved