Roasted Za’atar Eggplant
This Roasted Za’atar Eggplant is a delicious side dish made with just four ingredients. It is easy, healthy, and ready in less than 30 minutes.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 22 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp Za'taar
- 1 large eggplant
- 2 tsp arrowroot powder or cornstarch
- 1 tbsp parsley (OPTIONAL)
- 2 tsp chili flakes (OPTIONAL)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- 2
Wash off the eggplant and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
- 3
Blot the eggplant pieces with a paper towel to remove any excess water. Then place the eggplant pieces on a silpat-lined baking tray.
- 4
Sprinkle the arrowroot powder onto the eggplant and toss the eggplant pieces in the arrowroot powder.
- 5
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil with the za'atar and pour it over the arrowroot-dusted eggplant pieces. Toss well until eggplant pieces are well coated.
- 6
Place the eggplant in the oven and let the pieces bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven and, using a large spoon, toss the eggplant pieces over as best you can.
- 7
Place back in the oven and bake for another 10 minutes.
- 8
Serve garnished with fresh parsley and chili flakes.