Quinoa Stuffed Eggplant with Tahini Sauce

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 425F.
2. 2
   Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise and scoop out some of the flesh.
3. 3
   Place on a baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil.
4. 4
   Sprinkle with salt and bake for 20 minutes.While the eggplant is cooking, heat the remaining oil in a large skillet. Once add all the shallots and mushrooms.
5. 5
   Saute until mushrooms have softened, about 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Add tomatoes, quinoa and spices, and cook until the liquid has evaporated.Once the eggplant has cooked for 20 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 350F and stuff each half with the tomato-quinoa mixture.
7. 7
   Bake for another 10 minutes.When ready to serve, whisk together tahini, lemon, garlic, water and a touch of salt and pepper.
8. 8
   Drizzle tahini over eggplants, sprinkle with parsley and enjoy!