Name: The Saucy African Charred Eggplant
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 jar The Saucy African Vegetarian Simmer Sauce; 2 tbsp The Saucy African Savory Blend; 0.5 tsp The Saucy African Pepper Heat Blend, (or to taste); 2 medium eggplants, halved and scored; 1.25 cup plain Greek yogurt, (optional); 0.25 small red onion, thinly sliced; Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped; 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, roughly chopped (optional); 2 tbsp olive oil

The Saucy African Charred Eggplant

The Saucy African

Servings

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

45 minutes

This delightful charred eggplant dish is infused with rich flavors from The Saucy African blends, making it a perfect vegetarian option. Topped with seasoned Greek yogurt and fresh herbs, it offers a deliciously unique taste experience.

Ingredients

1 jar The Saucy African Vegetarian Simmer Sauce
2 tbsp The Saucy African Savory Blend
0.5 tsp The Saucy African Pepper Heat Blend, (or to taste)
2 medium eggplants, halved and scored
1.25 cup plain Greek yogurt, (optional)
0.25 small red onion, thinly sliced
Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp roasted peanuts, roughly chopped (optional)
2 tbsp olive oil

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°F.
Halve and score eggplants. Brush with olive oil and season with Savory Blend.
Roast 35–40 minutes, until tender and lightly charred.
Warm Vegetarian Simmer Sauce. In a small bowl, stir ½ tsp Savory Blend into the Greek yogurt.
Spoon sauce onto a serving plate, place the eggplant on top, then spoon a little more sauce over each eggplant half.
Finish with dollops of the seasoned yogurt, sliced red onion, fresh herbs, and a sprinkle of Pepper Heat Blend.
Serve warm and enjoy!