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Roasted Eggplant Sabich Sandwiches

Source of Recipe

Bon Appétit


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

â—¦ 2 tablespoons za’atar
â—¦ 3 garlic cloves, finely grated, divided
â—¦ ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
â—¦ 1 large or 2 medium Italian eggplants (about 20 ounces), cut into ¾-inch-thick rounds
â—¦ Kosher salt
â—¦ ½ cup parsley leaves with tender stems
â—¦ ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped chives, divided
â—¦ ½ cup tahini
â—¦ 2 Persian cucumbers, quartered, cut into ½-inch pieces
â—¦ 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
â—¦ ¼ cup chopped mint
â—¦ 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
â—¦ 1 cup prepared hummus
â—¦ 3 tablespoons (or more) harissa
â—¦ ½ teaspoon ground cumin
â—¦ 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 ½ 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 ½ cup chives in a food processor until finely chopped. Add tahini and pulse until smooth. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in ½ 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