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Aubergine & Halloumi Wrap with Lime Saffron Tahini Dresssing [vegetarian] by The Flexitarian

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

This recipe was inspired by Yotam Ottolenghi's "Roasted Aubergines with Saffron Yoghurt".
5 from 1 vote
DieTARY CHOICEDairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, High Fibre Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Sandwiches & Wraps
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 6 wraps
Calories 315 kcal

Equipment

mixing bowl
oven tray
grill

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 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...

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

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

https://theflexitarian.co.uk/recipe-items/aubergine-halloumi-wraps-with-lime-saffron-tahini-dresssing-vegetarian/