Eggplant Chocolate Toast | Flirt Recipes

Ingredients

• For the Eggplant Chocolate Spread:
• 1 medium eggplant (about 1 pound)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey)
• 2 tablespoons tahini (or almond butter)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 tablespoon espresso or strong coffee (optional)
• For the Toast:
• 4 thick slices of artisanal bread (sourdough, brioche, or challah work well)
• 2 tablespoons butter (or coconut oil for vegan option)
• For Garnish:
• Sea salt flakes
• 2 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts or pistachios, toasted
• Fresh berries (raspberries or strawberries work well)
• Mint leaves
• Edible flowers (optional)
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• Light drizzle of olive oil (optional)