Roasted Eggplant Sabich Sandwiches
Source of Recipe
Bon App�tit
Recipe Introduction
"Sabich, a popular Israeli street food, is a pita-busting combination of a bunch of great appetizers. To serve these to a group, you can set out the assorted fillings on individual plates and platters and let guests build their own."
Recipe Link: https://tinyurl.com/34bddkm6 List of Ingredients
◦ 2 tablespoons za�atar
◦ 3 garlic cloves, finely grated, divided
◦ � cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
◦ 1 large or 2 medium Italian eggplants (about 20 ounces), cut into �-inch-thick rounds
◦ Kosher salt
◦ � cup parsley leaves with tender stems
◦ � cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped chives, divided
◦ � cup tahini
◦ 2 Persian cucumbers, quartered, cut into �-inch pieces
◦ 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
◦ � cup chopped mint
◦ 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
◦ 1 cup prepared hummus
◦ 3 tablespoons (or more) harissa
◦ � teaspoon ground cumin
◦ Toasted pita, thinly shredded cabbage, quartered hard- or soft-boiled eggs, and Israeli pickles (for serving)
Recipe
Place a rack in center of oven; preheat to 450� F. Whisk za�atar, 2 garlic cloves, and � cup oil in a small bowl. Spoon over both sides of eggplant rounds (about 1 teaspoon per side) and rub into flesh. It will absorb, so use all of the za�atar oil! Generously season with salt. Roast eggplant on a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet until tender and beginning to brown in spots, 35 to 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, pulse parsley and � cup chives in a food processor until finely chopped. Add tahini and pulse until smooth. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in � cup water and continue to pulse until sauce is the consistency of a thin yogurt; season with salt.
Toss cucumbers, tomatoes, mint, lemon juice, remaining garlic clove, 2 tablespoons oil, and 2 tablespoons chives in a medium bowl; season Israeli salad with salt. Mix hummus, harissa, and cumin in a small bowl (if you like it spicy, add more harissa). Generously spread tahini sauce and hummus mixture inside pita. Place a few rounds of eggplant (or one if using a large eggplant) inside. Stuff pita with Israeli salad, cabbage, eggs, and pickles.
Makes 6
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