Mediterranean Inspired

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

3 small eggplants, halved
2 T. extra virgin olive oil
½ medium red onion, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
2-3 garlic cloves, minced
2 T. tomato paste
2 t. ground cumin
½ t. ground cinnamon
¼ t. dried oregano
¼ t. red pepper flakes Continue reading

Prep time: 30 minutes*
Cook time: n/a
Serves: 4-6

*For best results, prepare the tomato-cucumber mixture and the Tzatziki sauce the night before to give the flavors a chance to combine. If preparing in advance, cover and store in the refrigerator until just before ready to use.

Ingredients

1 large seedless cucumber, peeled and cut in half
1 c. cherry or grape tomatoes, chopped
½ small red onion, sliced thin
1 T. extra virgin olive oil
3 T. lemon juice, divided
1 t. garlic powder Continue reading