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Roast Aubergine With Goat's Cheese & Toasted Flatbread

Name: Roast Aubergine With Goat's Cheese & Toasted Flatbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 2 sliced Aubergine; 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 12 Cherry Tomatoes; 1 Pita Bread; 3 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar; Handful Mint; 1 chopped Shallots; 1 sliced Shallots; 1 chopped Red Chilli; 50g Goats Cheese; Handful Rocket

Roast Aubergine With Goat's Cheese & Toasted Flatbread 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, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Cherry Tomatoes, Pita Bread, Balsamic Vinegar, Mint, Shallots, Shallots, Red Chilli, Goats Cheese and Rocket, 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 & Hummus Grills.

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Ingredients

Aubergine2 sliced
Extra Virgin Olive Oil3 tablespoons
Cherry Tomatoes12
Pita Bread1
Balsamic Vinegar3 tablespoons
MintHandful
Shallots1 chopped
Shallots1 sliced
Red Chilli1 chopped
Goats Cheese50g
RocketHandful

Step-by-Step Instructions

8 steps

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Step 1

Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.

Step 2

Brush the aubergine slices with 1 tbsp of the oil, then season.

Step 3🥧 Bake⏱️ 20 mins

Arrange on a baking tray or sheet and roast for 20 mins until browned, popping the tomatoes on the tray for the final 5 mins.

Step 4

Tear the flatbread into pieces and place on a separate baking sheet.

Step 5⏱️ 8 mins

Brown in the oven for 8 mins, or until crisp, then remove.

Step 6🥄 Mix

For the dressing, in a small bowl, mix the vinegar, mint, chopped shallots, chilli, remaining oil and some salt and pepper.

Step 7

Scatter the aubergine slices, tomatoes, sliced shallot and crisp flatbread into a serving bowl.

Step 8✨ Serve

Pour over the dressing, sprinkle with the goat’s cheese and scatter over a little rocket.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Roast Aubergine With Goat's Cheese & Toasted Flatbread 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

To substitute whole eggs in baking, unsweetened applesauce, mashed banana, or a commercial egg replacer can work smoothly depending on whether the recipe is sweet or savory.

Chef Technique Tips

Resist the urge to open the oven door during the first two-thirds of the baking cycle. Opening the door vents trapped heat and steam, which can cause delicate baked goods to deflate or lose their rise.

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