Persian Roasted Eggplant Salad with Tahini Dressing

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Persian Roasted Eggplant Salad with Tahini Dressing

Roasted eggplant wedges get deliciously caramelised and are perfect on a salad. This method uses less oil, so it's a healthy way to enjoy them. The baked aubergine is perfect with seasoned grains and kale in a salad or as a side dish. Vegan.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 eggplants aubergines
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Persian Lentils and Quinoa

  • ½ cup quinoa uncooked
  • 1 15 oz (400g) green or brown lentils
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste

For the Tahini Dressing

  • 4 tablespoon PLAIN yogurt or dairy free vegan yogurt
  • 2 tablespoon Tahini
  • 2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • teaspoon salt and pepper

To garnish:

  • 2 tablespoon pomegranate seeds
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 430°F / 220°C.
  2. Cut the eggplant into wedges. Mix the oil with the cumin and cinnamon, then brush it over the eggplant wedges.
  3. Place the wedges, skin-side down, onto a baking sheet and roast for 45 minutes or until wedges are soft and darken.
  4. Meanwhile, prepare the quinoa according to package instructions (about 15 minutes). Toss with the drained lentils then stir in the spices. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently reheat in the pan.
  5. Place the lentil mixture onto a serving dish with the kale and top with the roasted aubergine wedges.
  6. Meanwhile, for the dressing, whisk all ingredients together. Serve drizzled over the wedges and sprinkled with the pomegranate arils and chopped mint.

Notes

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  • If you have leftover rice, then add it to the lentil/quinoa mix. Ensure the cooked rice is cooled and reheated safely.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 398kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 95mg (4%) Potassium 1163mg (33%) Fiber 18g (72%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 85IU (2%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 101mg (10%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 398 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 398kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 95mg 4%
Potassium 1163mg 25%
Fiber 18g 72%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 85IU 2%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 101mg 10%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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