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Roast Fennel, Aubergine with Freekeh, Chickpeas and Harissa Dressing

A simple salad of roast fennel, aubergine and spring onions with earthy freekeh and amazing homemade harissa sauce. Perfect for lunches or alfresco dining.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
2-4 servings
5 from 5 votes

Ingredients

For the roast veg

  • 1 fennel bulb sliced
  • 1 aubergine sliced
  • 1 bunch of spring onions sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Pinch sea salt

For the salad

  • 250 g cooked freekeh or rice if preferred
  • 1 can chickpeas drained
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Pinch sea salt
  • Juice 1/2 lemon

For the harissa dressing

  • 2 red peppers
  • 2 tbsp tomato purée
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic granules
  • 3-4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • For the spice mix
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1/2 tsp dried chilli flakes
  • 1/2 tsp salt

For the toppings

  • Handful leaves
  • Toasted sunflower seeds
  • Sea Salt
  • Extra virgin olive oil-optional

Instructions

To roast the veg

  • Pre heat your oven to 180c
  • Add the veg to a large baking tray. Toss with olive oil and salt.
  • Bake for approx 30 minutes, then remove from the oven.

To make the harissa

  • First toast the cumin, fennel, coriander seeds and chilli in a dry pan until fragrant, a couple of minutes. Now either crush in a pestle and mortar of blitz in a spice grinder.
  • Char-grill the pepper on a griddle pan (high heat) for approx 15 minutes, turning frequently until nice and charred on both sides.
  • Set aside
  • Now add all the ingredients to a food processor and blitz to a paste.
  • Transfer to a clean glass jar with a lid.

To make the salad

  • Add they all the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Toss to combine.
  • Now add the roast veg and a few tbsps of the harissa. Toss again.
  • Top with leaves, toasted sunflower seeds, sea salt and extra virgin olive oil if desired.
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