Smoky Stuffed Eggplant / Heirloom Farmers Markets

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup roasted pepitas
• 1 large sweet chile, such as Anaheim (or use a bell pepper)
• 1 small jalapeño (or other spicy chile)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 medium-sized eggplant
• Olive oil, for drizzling
• Sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 2 cups cooked brown rice