Charred eggplant with green tahini, feta and date

serves
4
Charred eggplant with green tahini, feta and date and lemon dressing
Add this to your salad repertoire and it will become an instant go-to whenever guests are expected. This is an edited extract from the e-book One Leaf At A Time by Kirsten Jenkins, $10, available at kirstenjenkins.com.au.

Ingredients (11)

  • 3 (900g) eggplants
  • 1 tbs extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup (35g) sourdough breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbs pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup (140g) green tahini (we used Yalla brand)
  • 100g feta, sliced
  • 1 cup mint leaves

Date, lemon and parsley dressing

  • 2 medjool dates, pitted, finely chopped
  • 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbs lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped

Method

  • 1.
    Place the eggplant on the grill section of a barbecue or a chargrill pan over medium- high heat, turning occasionally, for 15-20 minutes until the skin is charred and the flesh is soft. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • 2.
    Carefully remove skin from eggplants, leaving stems intact. Place eggplants on a wire rack sitting over a deep baking tray and stand for 30 minutes to allow excess water from eggplant to drain.
  • 3.
    Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a small non-stick frypan over medium heat, add the breadcrumbs and pine nuts and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until golden. Set aside.
  • 4.
    To make the date, lemon and parsley dressing, combine all ingredients in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  • 5.
    To arrange the salad, spread the green tahini on a serving dish, top with eggplants, splitting them down the middle. Top with the feta, mint leaves and drizzle over dressing. Sprinkle over the breadcrumb mixture to serve.
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