[ RECIPE ] Harissa Aubergines with Tahini Mint Dressing
 
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Serves: 2 Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 Small Aubergines (cut into small chunks)
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • Salt & Freshly Ground Pepper (for additional seasoning)
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1½ Red or Yellow Peppers (cut into small chunks)
  • 1 Red Onion (finely chopped)
  • 3 Garlic Cloves (crushed)
  • 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Cumin Seeds
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Purée
  • 1 tablespoon Harissa Paste
  • ½ tablespoon Siracha
  • 200g Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 Tin Black Beans (drained)
  • 250ml Water
  • Tahini Mint Dressing
  • 4 tablespoons Tahini
  • Juice of ½ Lemon
  • ⅛ teaspoon Salt
  • Small bunch of Coriander
  • Small bunch of Fresh Mint
  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 80ml Water
  • Serve with Couscous and top with Pine Nuts and additional Fresh Mint leaves
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat the oven to 200C. Place the aubergine chunks onto a large enough baking tray and add the olive oil, cumin, salt and pepper then mix well to combine. Bake for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway.
  2. Meanwhile, place a large saucepan on a medium heat and add the additional olive oil. Add the peppers and onions and fry for 5-8 minutes until softened.
  3. Next, add the garlic and fry for 1 minute then add the remaining ingredients (not the mint sauce ingredients). Simmer gently for 20 minutes then combine with the cooked aubergine chunks and stir well.
  4. Finally add the dressing ingredients to a blender and blitz for 5-10 seconds. Serve the harissa veggies with cous-cous, then pour over the tahini mint dressing to finish.
Recipe by Food & Fitness Always at https://foodandfitnessalways.com/recipe-harissa-aubergines-with-tahini-mint-dressing-9831/