These BBQ Roasted Eggplant Tacos are a delicious and satisfying vegetarian option for taco night. The eggplant is roasted to perfection with a smoky BBQ flavor, making it a great filling for soft tortillas.
This Tacos Recipe is easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite toppings such as avocado, cilantro, and lime for added freshness.
Delicious BBQ Roasted Eggplant Tacos
This recipe features tender roasted eggplant seasoned with BBQ sauce, served in warm tortillas. It takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people, making it a perfect choice for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplants, diced
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Lime wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Eggplant: In a large bowl, toss the diced eggplant with olive oil, salt, pepper, and BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
- Roast the Eggplant: Spread the eggplant mixture on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the eggplant is tender and caramelized.
- Warm the Tortillas: While the eggplant is roasting, warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- Assemble the Tacos: Fill each tortilla with the roasted eggplant and top with avocado slices, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime if desired.
- Serve: Enjoy the tacos warm with additional BBQ sauce on the side if preferred.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 tacos
- Calories: 180kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 25g