Aubergine & hummus grills
This Turkish vegetarian builds aubergine, bread and hummus into a proper meal you can have ready in about 70 minutes. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 9 steps.
You'll mainly reach for grill / broiler and baking sheet. At medium difficulty across 9 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, the ingredients are plant-based.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Lay the aubergine out in one layer on a large baking sheet.
- Brush sparingly with vegetable oil, then season generously.
- Grill for 15 mins, turning twice and brushing with oil until the slices are softened and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, whizz the bread into crumbs.
- Add 2 tsp oil and whizz briefly again, to coat.
- Spread a couple of tsps of hummus on top of each slice of aubergine.
- Tip the breadcrumbs onto a large plate, then press the hummus side of the aubergines into the crumbs to coat.
- Grill again, crumb-side up, for about 3 mins until golden.
- Toss the walnuts, parsley and cherry tomatoes in a bowl, season, then add the lemon juice and olive oil and toss again. Serve the grills with the salad, a dollop more hummus and some pitta bread.
You'll use: Grill / broiler · Baking sheet
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Ingredient substitutions
- Lemon
- lime · 1 tbsp white wine vinegar per lemon
What to serve with Aubergine & hummus grills
- Corba Side
- Kumpir Side
- Turkish rice (vermicelli rice) Miscellaneous
- Imam bayildi with BBQ lamb & tzatziki Lamb
Tips & common questions
How long does Aubergine & hummus grills take to make?
About 70 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 9 steps and 9 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of lemon?
Try lime. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Aubergine & hummus grills vegan?
Based on its ingredients, this recipe contains no meat, fish, dairy or egg, so it looks vegan-friendly. Always double-check labels on packaged items.
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