Aubergine & Halloumi Wraps with Lime Saffron Tahini Dressing

These Aubergine & Halloumi Wraps with Lime & Saffron Tahini Dressing are a delicious combination of smoky, grilled aubergine and salty, golden halloumi. Wrapped in soft flatbreads and drizzled with a fragrant, creamy tahini dressing, they are bursting with bold flavours. Perfect for a quick lunch or a casual dinner, this dish is both satisfying and easy to prepare. Serve them with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lime for a vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired meal!

Aubergine & Halloumi Wraps with Lime & Saffron Tahini Dressing Recipe

This recipe was inspired by Yotam Ottolenghi’s “Roasted Aubergines with Saffron Yoghurt,” bringing together rich Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavours in a satisfying, easy-to-make wrap. The smoky grilled aubergine pairs beautifully with the salty, golden halloumi, creating a delicious contrast of textures. The creamy lime and saffron tahini dressing adds a fragrant, zesty touch, tying all the ingredients together for a truly flavour-packed meal.

To enhance the fresh and vibrant taste, make sure to use plenty of coriander—its bright, citrusy notes perfectly complement the richness of the aubergine and halloumi. Crunchy pomegranate seeds and a generous drizzle of the tahini dressing is key to bringing everything together, adding a crunchy, silky, nutty finish to each bite. You can serve these wraps as a light lunch, a casual dinner, or even as part of a mezze-style spread with other small dishes.

This recipe makes enough for six mini wraps, making it great for sharing or meal prepping. If you’re feeling creative, you can also customise the fillings by adding fresh salad leaves, or a sprinkle of toasted nuts for extra texture and flavour. However you serve them, these wraps are bound to be a hit!

I hope you enjoy this aubergine & halloumi wrap recipe as much as I do. If you do make it, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!

Aubergine & Halloumi Wraps with Lime Saffron Tahini Dressing [vegetarian]

This recipe was inspired by Yotam Ottolenghi's "Roasted Aubergines with Saffron Yoghurt".

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Sandwiches & Wraps

Cuisine Middle Eastern

Servings 6 wraps

Calories 315 kcal

Equipment

mixing bowl

oven tray

grill

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Ingredients

 

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• 1 medium aubergine [eggplant]
• 250 g halloumi
• 1/2 pomegranate
• 1 large bunch of coriander
• 1 garlic clove crushed
• 1 Tbsp tahini
• 2 Tbsp hot water
• 2 tsp honey
• 1 1/2 lime juice
• pinch of hot smoked paprika
• pinch of saffron
• olive oil
• salt & pepper
• 6 mini wraps, tortillas etc…

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Instructions

 

• In a bowl mix together 1 pinch of saffron with 2 Tbsp of hot water. Mix to dissolve so the water becomes orange.
  pinch of saffron, 2 Tbsp hot water
• Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6.
• Cut the aubergine (eggplant) in thin slices. Brush with olive oil. Lay the slices on an oven tray. Roast for 20 mins until browned.
  1 medium aubergine [eggplant], olive oil
• In the meantime make the dressing by mixing together: saffron liquid, tahini, garlic, honey, lime juice. Add a pinch of hot paprika. Leave on the side.
  1 garlic clove crushed, 1 Tbsp tahini, 2 tsp honey, 1 1/2 lime juice, pinch of hot smoked paprika
• Heat up the grill 5 mins before the aubergine slices are cooked. Cut halloumi into slices. Lay on an oven tray and cook under the grill for 3 mins on each side.
  250 g halloumi
• Just before serving check the dressing seasoning adding saffron, hot paprika, salt & pepper as needed.
  salt & pepper
• Place a generous amount of fresh coriander leaves on each wrap. Add the warm aubergine slices and halloumi on top. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and drizzle a generous amount of tahini dressing. Eat straight away.
  1 large bunch of coriander, 6 mini wraps, tortillas etc…, 1/2 pomegranate

Nutrition

Serving: 2wrapsCalories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 14gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 789mgPotassium: 136mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 509mgIron: 1mg

Keyword aubergines, halloumi, wrap

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Aubergine & Halloumi Wraps with Lime Saffron Tahini Dressing [vegetarian]

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