How long does it take to make World's Best Eggplant?

About 45 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.

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This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.

Where does this World's Best Eggplant recipe come from?

It was shared by Zoya Biglary on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.

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World's Best Eggplant

Name: World's Best Eggplant
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 eggplant; to taste salt; 4 clove garlic; 2 clove shallots; 3 tbsp oil; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp pepper; 200 g labneh; 1 lime; 1 small red chili; 1 tsp sumac; 2 tbsp fresh dill

A vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired eggplant dish that balances smoky roasted vegetables with a tangy labneh sauce. The combination of garlic, shallots, and spices creates a savory depth, while lime and sumac add bright acidity. Perfect for a quick dinner that feels both comforting and gourmet.

Maker: Zoya Biglary

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Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

30 min

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45 min estimated total time for 4 servings.

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Ingredients

2 eggplant
to taste salt
4 clove garlic
2 clove shallots
3 tbsp oil
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp pepper

Labneh Sauce

7 1/10 oz labneh
1 lime
1 small red chili
1 tsp sumac
2 tbsp fresh dill

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 392°F (400°F).
2
Pat the eggplant slices dry and sprinkle with salt to draw out bitterness.
3
Brush both sides of the eggplant with oil and season with turmeric, paprika, and pepper.
4
Arrange the eggplant slices on a baking sheet and roast until golden and tender, about 25 minutes.
5
While the eggplant roasts, add roughly chopped shallots and garlic to the baking tray alongside the seasoned eggplant slices and continue roasting until the eggplant is golden and the garlic/shallots are caramelized.
6
Mash the roasted eggplant, garlic, and shallots together into a thick, textured dip.
7
Season the mashed eggplant dip with a spice from a grinder.
8
In a bowl, combine the labneh, lime juice, chopped red chili, sumac, and dill; mix until smooth.
9
Serve the seasoned eggplant dip alongside the labneh sauce, drizzling a little extra oil over the finished dish if desired.

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How long does it take to make World's Best Eggplant?: About 45 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many servings does this World's Best Eggplant recipe make?: This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
Where does this World's Best Eggplant recipe come from?: It was shared by Zoya Biglary on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.