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Smoky tender aubergine

Ingredients
2
aubergines (250g each)
50g
sesame seeds
½ x 700g jar or 1 x 400g tin
chickpeas
2
lemons
200g
radishes, ideally with leaves
Instructions
1
Meanwhile, toast the sesame seeds in a large non-stick frying pan on a high heat until golden, tossing regularly.
2
Put two-thirds of the toasted seeds into a blender, saving the rest for later.
3
Drain the chickpeas (reserving the juice) and add two-thirds to the blender with the juice of 1 lemon and 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
4
Blitz until super-smooth, loosening with splashes of chickpea juice, if needed, then season to perfection and divide between plates.
5
Halve the radishes, toss with the remaining lemon juice and season with sea salt to quickly pickle.
6
Once cool enough to handle, carefully remove the aubergine skin, then halve lengthways leaving them intact at the stalk, and season with salt and black pepper.
7
Return the frying pan to a medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil, and scatter in the remaining chickpeas.
8
Push the chickpeas to one side, then add the aubergines and cook for 5 minutes, or until the chickpeas are golden and crispy and the aubergine is starting to caramelize, turning as needed.
9
Divide between plates, scatter over the reserved toasted sesame seeds and radishes, and finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, if you like.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
(per serving)
Calories:
476 calories
Servings:
4 servings
Carbohydrates:
57 g
Fat:
24 g
Fiber:
21 g
Protein:
19 g
Sugar:
4 g
Meal Effort
Preparation:
19 minutes
Cook:
15 minutes
Total:
34 minutes