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Honey Baked Eggplant

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
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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

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mix everything together coating each piece of eggplant thoroughly.
  3. 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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