Middle Eastern Aubergine Flatbreads With 'Labneh', Pomegranate, Crispy Chickpeas, Garlic Tahini & Fresh Mint

Total time42 min

Active time10 min

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⚡ Critical Path (4 steps)

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1Preheat oven and prepare pans10m
2Prep and roast aubergine and chickpeas25m
3Warm the flatbreads2m
4Assemble and garnish flatbreads5m

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⚡Critical stepPreheat oven and prepare pans

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⚡Critical stepPrep and roast aubergine and chickpeas

Cooking • 25 min • Start 10m

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⚡Critical stepWarm the flatbreads

Cooking • 2 min • Start 35m

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⚡Critical stepAssemble and garnish flatbreads

Finishing • 5 min • Start 37m

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Nutrition Information

Calories685 kcal

Protein25.4g

Fat27.7g

Carbs85.6g

Fibre20.2g

Salt0.6g

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat oven and prepare pans
10 min
Preheat your oven to 220°C / 200°C fan, take out two baking trays and a frying pan.
Equipment: oven, baking trays, frying pan
Temperature: 220°C
Prep and roast aubergine and chickpeas
25 min
Slice the aubergine into 1cm-thick rounds and place them on one of your baking trays. Add a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle with the aubergine spice mix , and season with salt to taste. Toss to coat each piece evenly, then spread them out in a single layer. Drain, rinse, and pat dry the chickpeas , then add them to the other baking tray. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, toss to coat, and spread them out in a single layer as well. Place both trays in the oven and roast until the aubergine is soft and beginning to char, and the chickpeas are golden and crispy, about 20-25 minutes.
Equipment: oven, baking trays, knife, cutting board, colander
Temperature: 220°C
Warm the flatbreads
2 min
Once everything is ready, warm the flatbre ads by dry frying (without oil) in your frying pan on both sides for 30-60 seconds or until lightly toasted. You can alternatively bake or grill them in the oven until warmed through.
Equipment: frying pan, oven
Assemble and garnish flatbreads
5 min
To serve, place a warmed flatbread on each plate and spread the labneh in the centre. Top with the roasted aubergine and crispy chickpeas , then drizzle over the garlic tahini sauce . Finish with a garnish of pomegranate seeds and picked mint leaves. Enjoy!
Equipment: plates