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Spiced Eggplant & Sweet Potato Bake
Posted: 7/24/2026
Spiced Eggplant & Sweet Potato Bake
A warming, flavour-packed dish with caramelised sweet potato, tender eggplant, and aromatic spices. Perfect as a main meal or served alongside grilled fish, chicken, or a fresh salad.
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1 large eggplant, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or coriander
- Optional: 50g crumbled feta
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Place the eggplant and sweet potato on a large baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil and toss with cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Roast for 35–40 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden and tender.
- During the last 10 minutes of cooking, add the sliced onion and garlic to the tray.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with maple syrup and lemon juice while still warm.
- Scatter with fresh herbs and feta if using.
Serving Ideas
Serve with:
- Goat yoghurt mixed with lemon and herbs
- Quinoa or brown rice
- A simple rocket and cucumber salad
- Toasted pumpkin seeds or chopped walnuts for crunch
The combination of sweet potato, smoky spices, and silky roasted eggplant creates a rich, satisfying dish that's simple enough for a weeknight meal yet elegant enough for entertaining.