Roasted Eggplant Pomegranate Yogurt (Printable)

Tender roasted eggplant topped with creamy yogurt, fresh herbs, and bright pomegranate seeds.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large eggplants, halved lengthwise
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Yogurt Sauce

05 - 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
06 - 1 clove garlic, finely grated
07 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
08 - 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Toppings

10 - 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
11 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
12 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
13 - 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts (optional)
14 - 1/4 tsp ground sumac (optional, for garnish)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Score the cut sides of the eggplants in a crosshatch pattern. Brush generously with olive oil, then season with salt and black pepper.
03 - Place eggplant halves cut side up on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes until golden and very tender.
04 - While eggplants roast, whisk Greek yogurt, grated garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt in a bowl until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
05 - Once roasted, let eggplants cool for a few minutes. Transfer to a serving platter.
06 - Spoon yogurt sauce generously over the roasted eggplants.
07 - Top with pomegranate seeds, fresh mint, parsley, toasted pine nuts, and a sprinkle of sumac if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like something from a restaurant but uses five main ingredients and one sheet pan.
  • The contrast between warm eggplant, cool yogurt, and tart pomegranate makes every bite feel alive.
  • You can serve it as a centerpiece or a side, and it works at any temperature.
02 -
  • Scoring the eggplant deeply lets the oil and seasoning soak in, which is the difference between bland and deeply flavored.
  • If your yogurt sauce tastes flat, add a pinch more salt or another squeeze of lemon, it should make your mouth wake up.
  • Toast pine nuts in a dry pan over medium heat and watch them constantly, they go from golden to burnt in seconds.
03 -
  • If you want a smoky flavor, char the eggplant under the broiler for the last two minutes of roasting.
  • A drizzle of good honey over the yogurt before adding the toppings adds a surprising sweetness that makes everything sing.
  • Leftover eggplant makes an incredible sandwich filling, just tuck it into pita with extra yogurt and greens.
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