Griddled aubergines with sesame dressing
Aubergine, greek yogurt and tahini paste come together in this Turkish vegetarian — 35 minutes, 2 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 2 steps.
You'll mainly reach for pan. At easy difficulty across 2 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, it's meat-free.
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Diet: vegetarian — no meat or fish, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: Dairy Sesame
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How to make it
- Brush each aubergine slice with some oil, then season. Heat a griddle pan or barbecue. When hot, griddle the aubergine slices for 2-3 mins on each side until golden brown and tender.
- Mix the yogurt with the tahini, garlic, lemon juice and herbs, then season. Top the aubergines with the dressing and scatter over extra herb leaves.
You'll use: Pan
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Ingredient substitutions
- Lemon
- lime · 1 tbsp white wine vinegar per lemon
What to serve with Griddled aubergines with sesame dressing
- Corba Side
- Kumpir Side
- Turkish rice (vermicelli rice) Miscellaneous
- Imam bayildi with BBQ lamb & tzatziki Lamb
Tips & common questions
How long does Griddled aubergines with sesame dressing take to make?
About 35 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 2 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 Griddled aubergines with sesame dressing vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat, fish or shellfish, so it is suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheese for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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