VegetarianTurkish

Aubergine & Hummus Grills

Name: Aubergine & Hummus Grills
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 2 Aubergine; 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil; 3 sliced thinly Bread; 300g Hummus; 100g Walnuts; 40g Parsley; 200g Cherry Tomatoes; Juice of 1/2 Lemon; Splash Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Aubergine & Hummus Grills is a classic Turkish vegetarian that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Aubergine, Bread, Hummus, Walnuts, Parsley, Cherry Tomatoes, Lemon and Extra Virgin Olive Oil, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Turkish cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Aubergine Couscous Salad.

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Ingredients

Aubergine2
Vegetable Oil2 tablespoons
Bread3 sliced thinly
Hummus300g
Walnuts100g
Parsley40g
Cherry Tomatoes200g
LemonJuice of 1/2
Extra Virgin Olive OilSplash

Step-by-Step Instructions

10 steps

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Step 1

Lay the aubergine out in one layer on a large baking sheet.

Step 2

Brush sparingly with vegetable oil, then season generously.

Step 3⏱️ 15 mins

Grill for 15 mins, turning twice and brushing with oil until the slices are softened and cooked through.

Step 4

Meanwhile, whizz the bread into crumbs.

Step 5

Add 2 tsp oil and whizz briefly again, to coat.

Step 6🔪 Prep

Spread a couple of tsps of hummus on top of each slice of aubergine.

Step 7

Tip the breadcrumbs onto a large plate, then press the hummus side of the aubergines into the crumbs to coat.

Step 8⏱️ 3 mins

Grill again, crumb-side up, for about 3 mins until golden.

Step 9

Toss the walnuts, parsley and cherry tomatoes in a bowl, season, then add the lemon juice and olive oil and toss again.

Step 10✨ Serve

Serve the grills with the salad, a dollop more hummus and some pitta bread.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Aubergine & Hummus Grills carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If you need to accommodate dietary restrictions, aubergine can be substituted with an equivalent volume of seasonal vegetables, legumes, or a protein alternative of your preference.

Chef Technique Tips

Season in stages rather than all at once at the end. Salting components as they cook draws out excess moisture, intensifies natural sugars, and builds harmonious depth of flavor throughout the dish.

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