Roasted Eggplant with Harissa & Feta Mousse
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Roasted Eggplant with Harissa & Feta Mousse
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A delicious roasted eggplant recipe with Oriental aromas by chef Giorgos Tsoulis! This vibrant dish brings together roasted eggplant, fragrant basmati rice, a smoky harissa-pepper sauce, and a creamy whipped feta mousse. It’s a flavorful balance of spice, richness, and freshness—perfect for a satisfying vegetarian main or a stunning side.
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Ingredients
- 4 globe eggplants
- ½ kg basmati rice
- salt
- pepper
- olive oil
For the harissa sauce:
- 4 Florina peppers (or other sweet red peppers)
- 4 tsp harissa
- salt
- pepper
- olive oil
For the feta mousse:
- 250 g strained yogurt
- 200 g feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F, convection mode.
For the eggplants:
- Cut each eggplant into four pieces, slicing down from the top but stopping just before the stem so the pieces stay connected
- Place them in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 30–35 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
For the basmati rice:
- In a pot of boiling water, add the basmati rice with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Stir once, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is cooked and fluffy. Drain if needed.
For the harissa sauce:
- In a food processor, add the harissa, Florina peppers, a little olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste. Set aside.
For the feta mousse:
- After cleaning the food processor, add the yogurt and feta, and blend until smooth and creamy.
For the assembly:
- Spoon a layer of basmati rice onto each serving plate.Place one eggplant on top, gently fanning it open over the rice and top with a generous spoonful of harissa sauce and a dollop of feta mousse.Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and freshly ground pepper.
Enjoy!
Notes
- Chef’s tip: Add a little olive oil when boiling the rice to prevent it from sticking, as well as to give it some extra flavor.
- Add a little olive oil when boiling the rice to prevent it from sticking, as well as to give it some extra flavor.
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