Aubergine Zaalouk with Chickpeas and Za'atar Flatbread

Delicious and more-ish aubergine zaalouk with chickpeas and Za'atar flatbreads - a gorgeous spiced roast aubergine stew with chickpeas and creamy hummus.

Even better, topped with fresh and minty tzatziki and scooped up with some incredible za’atar flatbreads.

Zaalouk is a Moroccan dip with aubergine and tomatoes and is typically served with other dishes.

Here I’ve made it the major focus of the meal and added some chickpeas to make it more substantial and filling.

The flavour and texture combinations here are absolutely fantastic.

Enjoy, xx

The Recipe

Aubergine zaalouk with chickpeas and za'atar flatbread

Prep time: 30

Cook time: 40

4 servings

5 from 5 votes

Ingredients

2 large aubergines
1 onion chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves chopped
20 cherry tomatoes chopped
3 tbsp sun dried tomato purée
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp sweet paprika
1/2 tsp chilli flakes
2 bay leaves
Pinch light brown sugar
250 ml water
1 tsp sea salt
Juice 1/2 lemon
10 g fresh coriander chopped
10 g fresh mint chopped
1 can chickpeas drained

To serve

Hummus
Tzatziki
Za'atar flatbreads

Instructions

Pre- heat your oven to 180c
Prick the aubergines all over with a knife, then add to a tray and bake for 30 minutes until soft inside.
Set aside.
In a large pan, add the oil and onion and fry the onion for 8 to 10 minutes until soft and caramelising.
Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Transfer the tomatoes, tomato purée, cumin, paprika, chilli flakes, bay leaf and sugar to the pan.
Add a pinch of salt and the water, mix well and bring to the boil.
Cover and reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Now chop up the aubergines finely and add to the pan. Stir to combine.
Cover and cook for a further 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Finally, add the chickpeas, lemon juice, coriander and mint and mix.
Serve with tzatziki and za'atar flatbread.

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I'd love to hear your comments…

Tan Abb

2 years ago Reply

Even my aubergine hating husband loved this recipe. So tasty and filling, thankyou.
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  Niki
  
  2 years ago Reply
  
  So happy you liked it!
  Love, Niki xxx