Roasted Eggplant Wedges with Herbed Pistachio Millet

Ingredienti

• half of a red onion - thinly sliced
• apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon coconut sugar (optional)
• 1 cup millet - soaked in purified water w/ a splash of apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon neutral coconut oil or ghee
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
• sea salt - to taste
• 1 cup mixed chopped herbs like dill, parsley, cilantro, basil, mint
• 1/3 cup pistachios - chopped
• 2 medium eggplants - sliced into wedges
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• sea salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• za'atar
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
• 1/2 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
• pinch of sea salt
• freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup purified water

Preparazione

1. 1

   Place the sliced onion in a small bowl and generously drizzle it with apple cider vinegar. Add the coconut sugar, if using, and toss to coat. Let marinate while cooking the millet and roasting the eggplants.

2. 2

   Drain the millet and thoroughly rinse it in a strainer.

3. 3

   Warm the oil over medium heat in a medium pot, add cumin seeds and toast for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. Add turmeric and stir it around for a minute. Add the millet and toast, stirring, for a few minutes.

4. 4

   Add 2 cups of purified water and salt. Increase the heat to a medium high and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer the millet for 15-20 minutes, covered, but stirring occasionally. Let the millet cool a bit and stir in the herbs and pistachios.

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 400° F (200° C). Prepare a parchment paper-covered baking sheet.

6. 6

   Place the eggplant on a the baking sheet. Drizzle with the coconut oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and mix to coat.

7. 7

   Roast for 20 minutes, then flip the wedges and roast for another 15 minutes until soft and golden on both sides. Let cool a bit and sprinkle with za'atar when serving.

8. 8

   Combine the tahini, maple syrup, sriracha (if using), salt and lemon juice in a small bowl, mix until smooth. Add water gradually, while mixing, until you achieve a smooth sauce consistency.