Honey Baked Eggplant

This simple baked side dish will fill your kitchen with the sweetest aroma, and takes just minutes to prepare before you throw it in the oven.

Level

Beginner

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

45 minutes

Serves

1 large eggplant, cubed

1 medium onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

½ cup olive oil, plus more for greasing

¼ cup tomato paste

¼ cup honey

1 tablespoon za'atar, plus more for sprinkling

¼ tablespoon cayenne

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a large mixing bowl, mix everything together coating each piece of eggplant thoroughly.
Transfer the mixture into a greased casserole dish, sprinkle with more za’atar, cover with aluminum foil and bake until tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Let cool for 10 minutes and serve warm out of baking dish.

ingredients for recipe shown next to the finished product

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