Roasted Aubergines, Harissa Chickpeas, Green Tahini Sauce

    10m prep time
    45m total time
    Medium level
    12 ingredients

This dish is all about the toppings, the roasted aubergines are drizzled with a fresh and zingy green tahini sauce, loaded with crunchy roasted harissa chickpeas and sweet pomegranate seeds. The green tahini sauce is totally addictive, if you have any leftovers, it's a great addition to so many dishes - think layering in sandwiches, drizzling over salads or roasted veg, or even as a dipping sauce.

Method

Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180C. Slice your aubergines in half, score them with a small, sharp knife to create a diamond pattern and lay cut-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and season with salt. Roast for 35 minutes, until the aubergine is cooked through and slightly golden.

Step 2

Meanwhile, drain the chickpeas into a bowl and coat with the harissa, a drizzle of oil and a pinch of salt. For the last 10 minutes of cooking the aubergine, spread out the chickpeas on the same tray. Roast for the remaining 10 minutes until golden and slightly crisp.

Step 3

To make the green tahini sauce, combine the tahini, coriander, mint, garlic, lemon juice and zest and 3-4 tbsp water (for 4 servings) in a blender or mini chopper until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and adjust with more water until you achieve a smooth consistency.

Step 4

Heat your grains according to the instructions on the packet.

Step 5

Divide the grains amongst plates and lay the roasted aubergine on top. Drizzle over the green tahini sauce and top with your harissa chickpeas and pomegranate seeds.
  • Ingredients
  • Based on 4 servings
  • 1 Bunch of Mint, leaves picked 1 x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Mint 30g
  • 80g Pomegranate Seeds 1 x Sainsbury's Pomegranate 80g
  • 500g Persian Style Grains 2 x Merchant Gourmet Aromatic Persian Style Quinoa & Green Lentils 250g
  • 1 Garlic Cloves, peeled 1 x Sainsbury's Garlic
  • 1 Lemon, juice and zest 1 x Sainsbury's Lemons
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil 1 x Sainsbury's Olive Oil 500ml
  • 1 Tin Chickpeas, drained 1 x KTC Chick Peas 400g
  • 2 tbsp Harissa Paste 1 x Belazu Rose Harissa 170g
  • Maldon Salt, to taste 1 x Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 250g
  • 4 Aubergine, halved 4 x Sainsbury's Aubergine
  • 2 tbsp Tahini 1 x Al'Fez Middle Eastern Natural Tahini 160g
  • 1 Bunch of Coriander 1 x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Bunch Coriander 30g
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