Eggplant Sabich

Name: Eggplant Sabich
Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant ( 3/4 lb.), sliced into 3/8-inch rounds; 2 1/2 tsp. olive oil, for brushing; 4 Tbs. prepared hummus; 4 pita rounds or crusty French or Italian rolls, such as ciabatta rolls (each about 3 oz.); Hot pepper relish, such as zehug, or other hot sauce to taste, optional; 48 slices pickled mango, such as amba, or other spicy pickles, optional; 1/4 cup tahini, stirred well; 1 Tbs. lemon juice; 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.); 2 Roma tomatoes, diced (1 cup); 1 Persian cucumber, diced ( 3/4 cup); 2 Tbs. chopped cilantro or Italian parsley; 2 Tbs. chopped red or other onion

13 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

1 medium eggplant ( 3/4 lb.), sliced into 3/8-inch rounds
2 1/2 tsp. olive oil, for brushing
4 Tbs. prepared hummus
4 pita rounds or crusty French or Italian rolls, such as ciabatta rolls (each about 3 oz.)
Hot pepper relish, such as zehug, or other hot sauce to taste, optional
48 slices pickled mango, such as amba, or other spicy pickles, optional
1/4 cup tahini, stirred well
1 Tbs. lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
2 Roma tomatoes, diced (1 cup)
1 Persian cucumber, diced ( 3/4 cup)
2 Tbs. chopped cilantro or Italian parsley
2 Tbs. chopped red or other onion

Directions

1

To make Sandwich: Preheat broiler.
2

Arrange eggplant slices in single layer on foil-lined baking sheet.
3

Brush eggplant with 1 1/4 tsp.
4

oil, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
5

Broil 4 minutes, flip with spatula, brush with remaining 1 1/4 tsp.
6

oil, and broil 4 minutes more, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
7

Meanwhile, to make Tahini Sauce: Stir together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and 3 Tbs.
8

water in small bowl.
9

Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
10

To make Diced Vegetable Salad: combine all ingredients in medium bowl.
11

To serve: Divide eggplant slices, hummus, and Diced Vegetable Salad among pitas.
12

Drizzle with Tahini Sauce, and garnish with hot relish, if using.
13

Serve with more Tahini Sauce on the side, and pickled mango slices, if using.