Roasted Eggplant Salad with Pita Chips and Yogurt Sauce

Very Healthy
Health score
60%
Roasted Eggplant Salad with Pita Chips and Yogurt Sauce
45 min.
8
228kcal

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Discover the vibrant flavors of our Roasted Eggplant Salad with Pita Chips and Yogurt Sauce, a delightful dish that is as healthy as it is delicious! Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, this salad serves up to eight people, making it an ideal choice for sharing with family and friends. With a health score of 60, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying a medley of fresh ingredients.

The star of this dish is the roasted eggplant, which becomes incredibly tender and flavorful as it caramelizes in the oven. Combined with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and a hint of spice from jalapeño peppers, this salad is a feast for the senses. Fresh herbs like basil, chives, and mint elevate the dish, adding a burst of freshness that complements the rich eggplant perfectly.

To add a satisfying crunch, we serve this salad with homemade pita chips, baked to golden perfection and sprinkled with Parmesan and sesame seeds. The creamy yogurt sauce, made with nonfat plain yogurt and a touch of lemon juice, provides a refreshing contrast to the roasted vegetables, making every bite a delightful experience.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this Roasted Eggplant Salad is not only a fantastic side dish but also a wonderful antipasti or starter. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a nutritious snack, this recipe is sure to impress and satisfy. Dive into this culinary adventure and enjoy the wholesome goodness of roasted vegetables!

Ingredients

  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.5 cup cucumber diced peeled
  • large eggplant (3 pounds total)
  • tablespoon basil fresh finely julienned
  • 0.3 cup chives fresh finely chopped
  • tablespoon mint leaves fresh chopped
  • cloves garlic chopped
  •  bell pepper diced green cored seeded finely
  •  jalapeno diced seeded
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoon parmesan grated reduced-fat
  • tablespoon olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • teaspoons olive oil 
  • 0.5 cup flat parsley italian finely chopped
  •  wholewheat pita breads whole-wheat cut into 12 wedges
  • cups yogurt plain
  • tablespoon poppy seeds 
  •  roasted peppers diced red prepared
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon sesame seed 
  •  tomatoes diced seeded
  • 15  cherry tomatoes red yellow quartered

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • sieve
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 450F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Poke holes in eggplants with a fork. Roast until they collapse, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool slightly.
  2. Cut open, scoop out flesh into a bowl and discard skins.
  3. Mix flesh with 4 tablespoon of the lemon juice.
  4. Let sit 10 minutes.
  5. Place flesh in a fine-mesh strainer; press gently with a large spoon, squeezing out moisture. Chop eggplant.
  6. Mix in peppers, tomatoes, garlic, parsley, chives, basil, oil and remaining 2 tablespoon lemon juice.
  7. Add salt and pepper. Set aside.
  8. Mix ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
  9. Reduce heat to 350F. Coat 1 side of each pita wedge with cooking spray.
  10. Sprinkle each sprayed side with Parmesan, seeds and black pepper.
  11. Bake on foil until crisp, 6 to 7 minutes.
  12. Serve eggplant with pita chips and yogurt sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Calories228kcal
Protein16.49%
Fat20.54%
Carbs62.97%

Properties

Glycemic Index
62.88
Glycemic Load
16.71
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
21.668695772391%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
147.17mg
Eriodictyol
0.93mg
Hesperetin
2.23mg
Naringenin
0.42mg
Apigenin
8.12mg
Luteolin
1.55mg
Isorhamnetin
0.08mg
Kaempferol
0.23mg
Myricetin
0.63mg
Quercetin
1.37mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:227.84kcal
11.39%
Fat:5.48g
8.42%
Saturated Fat:0.95g
5.92%
Carbohydrates:37.78g
12.59%
Net Carbohydrates:29.83g
10.85%
Sugar:13.79g
15.32%
Cholesterol:2.33mg
0.77%
Sodium:501.45mg
21.8%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.89g
19.78%
Vitamin K:80.67µg
76.83%
Vitamin C:58.67mg
71.11%
Manganese:0.9mg
45.16%
Fiber:7.95g
31.82%
Potassium:881.37mg
25.18%
Calcium:244.99mg
24.5%
Phosphorus:233.1mg
23.31%
Vitamin A:1071.27IU
21.43%
Folate:80.77µg
20.19%
Vitamin B6:0.38mg
18.86%
Copper:0.38mg
18.8%
Magnesium:70.92mg
17.73%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.04%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.67%
Vitamin B3:2.53mg
12.63%
Vitamin B5:1.18mg
11.77%
Iron:2.08mg
11.55%
Zinc:1.66mg
11.07%
Vitamin E:1.53mg
10.23%
Vitamin B12:0.4µg
6.7%
Selenium:4.04µg
5.77%
Source:Epicurious