Honey Baked Eggplant

Name: Honey Baked Eggplant | Lodge Cast Iron
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 of large eggplant, cubed; 1 of medium onion, chopped; 2 of cloves garlic, minced; ½ cup of olive oil, plus more for greasing; ¼ cup of tomato paste; ¼ cup of honey; 1 tablespoon of za'atar, plus more for sprinkling; ¼ tablespoon of cayenne; of Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

The Culinistas & Lodge Cast Iron | January 30, 2019

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

4

Cook it With Our

Enameled Oval Casserole

hands holding finished recipe in an oval Lodge dish

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

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Contributed By: The Culinistas & Lodge Cast Iron

Recipe courtesy of our friends The Culinistas. The Culinistas provide in-home private chef services for weekly cooking and special occasions. They develop recipes and work with a selective group of chefs to make vibrant, balanced meals for the entire household. Their services fulfill culinary needs for weekday lunches, dinners & snacks as well as occasions of any kind.

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