Roasted Eggplant with Za'atar Yogurt Sauce | Mccormick Gourmet

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SALADS SIDES ROASTED EGGPLANT WITH ZA’ATAR YOGURT SAUCE A simple, but incredibly flavorful Middle Eastern-inspired dish. Roasted eggplant halves are seasoned with McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Za'atar Seasoning and then drizzled with a sweet and tangy yogurt sauce. A sprinkle of tart pomegranate arils adds an elegant finishing touch. 15m45m 134 15 PREP COOK CALORIESINGREDIENTS TIME TIME

INGREDIENTS 8 Servings ROASTED EGGPLANT

1 tablespoon McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Za'atar (/gourmet/spices-and-flavors/organic

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/organic-zaatar) 1 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Garlic Powder (/gourmet/spices-and-flavors /organic/organic-garlic-powder) 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Black Pepper, Coarse Ground (/gourmet/spices- and-flavors/organic/organic-black-pepper-coarse-ground) 1 teaspoon sicilian sea salt 3 medium eggplant, cut in half lengthwise 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1/4 cup pomegranate arils 2 tablespoons packed cilantro leaves

ZA'ATAR YOGURT SAUCE

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons tahini 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Za'atar (/gourmet/spices-and-flavors/organic /organic-zaatar) 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Garlic Powder (/gourmet/spices-and-flavors /organic/organic-garlic-powder) 1/4 teaspoon sicilian sea salt

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 375°F. For the eggplant, mix Za’atar Seasoning, garlic powder, black 1 pepper and salt in a small bowl; set aside. Place eggplant halves cut-side up on a parchment lined shallow baking pan. With the tip of a sharp knife, carefully score the

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flesh deeply in a criss-cross pattern, being careful not to cut through to the skin.

Season cut-sides of eggplant evenly with seasoning mixture. Drizzle evenly with olive 2 oil. Roast 45 to 50 minutes or until eggplant is golden brown and tender.

Meanwhile, mix all Za’atar Yogurt Sauce ingredients in a medium bowl with a wire 3 whisk until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Drizzle roasted eggplant halves with Za’atar Yogurt Sauce and additional olive oil, if 4 desired. Sprinkle with pomegranate arils and cilantro to serve.

Nutrition information (per Serving)

CC a a l l o o r r i i e e s s 11 33 44

Total Fat 6g

Cholesterol 1mg

Sodium 393mg

Carbohydrates 16g

Fiber 6g

Protein 4g

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