Air-Fried Aubergine, Tomato, Cucumber and Egg Pitta with Hummus and Tahini Dressing

Sabich is a popular street food in Tel Aviv that originated in the Iraqi Jewish community. Meltingly tender fried aubergine, crunchy gherkins and a re...Sabich is a popular street food in Tel Aviv that originated in the Iraqi Jewish community. Meltingly tender fried aubergine, crunchy gherkins and a refreshing chopped cucumber and tomato salad, drizzled with a luscious tahini dressing. This is one to give falafel a run for its money.

The aubergine is traditionally deep-fried, here we have used an air-fryer to keep things lighter. If you don’t have one the aubergine can be baked in the oven at 190°C for 20 minutes, until tender and golden.
Read more Sabich is a popular street food in Tel Aviv that originated in the Iraqi Jewish community. Meltingly tender fried aubergine, crunchy gherkins and a refreshing chopped cucumber and tomato salad, drizzled with a luscious tahini dressing. This is one to give falafel a run for its money.

The aubergine is traditionally deep-fried, here we have used an air-fryer to keep things lighter. If you don’t have one the aubergine can be baked in the oven at 190°C for 20 minutes, until tender and golden.
Sabich is a popular street food in Tel Aviv that originated in the Iraqi Jewish community. Meltingly tender fried aubergine, crunchy gherkins and a refreshing chopped cucumber and tomato salad, drizzled with a luscious tahini dressing. This is one to give falafel a run for its money.
The aubergine is traditionally deep-fried, here we have used an air-fryer to keep things lighter. If you don’t have one the aubergine can be baked in the oven at 190°C for 20 minutes, until tender and golden.

Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
15 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
2 days (components)
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Nuts, Eggs, Gluten
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

28g
Protein
624kcal
Calories
38g
Total Fat
46g
Carbs
9g
Sugars
12g
Fibre
312mg
Calcium
24%
 
8mg
Iron
44%
 
203mg
Magnesium
48%
 
1131mg
Potassium
24%
 
555mg
Sodium
24%
 
1mg
Vitamin B1
83%
 
1mcg
Vitamin B12
42%
 
2.5mcg
Vitamin D
13%
 
4mg
Vitamin E
27%
 
195mcg
Vitamin B9
49%
 
269mcg
Vitamin A
30%
 
33mg
Vitamin C
37%
 
4.5mg
Zinc
41%
 
127mcg
Vitamin K
106%
 
0.8mg
Copper
89%
 
0.6mg
Vitamin B2
46%
 
4.1mg
Vitamin B3
26%
 
0.7mg
Vitamin B6
41%
 
589mg
Phosphorus
47%
 
Protein: 28g; Calories: 624kcal; Total Fat: 38g; Carbs: 46g; Sugars: 9g; Fibre: 12g; Calcium: 312mg (24%); Iron: 8mg (44%); Magnesium: 203mg (48%); Potassium: 1131mg (24%); Sodium: 555mg (24%); Vitamin B1: 1mg (83%); Vitamin B12: 1mcg (42%); Vitamin D: 2.5mcg (13%); Vitamin E: 4mg (27%); Vitamin B9: 195mcg (49%); Vitamin A: 269mcg (30%); Vitamin C: 33mg (37%); Zinc: 4.5mg (41%); Vitamin K: 127mcg (106%); Copper: 0.8mg (89%); Vitamin B2: 0.6mg (46%); Vitamin B3: 4.1mg (26%); Vitamin B6: 0.7mg (41%); Phosphorus: 589mg (47%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Nuts, Eggs, Gluten

Ingredients

Serves 2
aubergine
cut into 2cm thick rounds
cucumber
2cm cubed
2cm cubed
roughly chopped
juiced
For the tahini sauce
tahini
juiced
water
or as needed
To serve
gherkins
sliced
wholegrain pitta
hummus
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Bring a small pot of water to the boil and gently add the eggs. Boil for 7 minutes, then remove and run under cold water to halt the cooking process. Once cool, peel and slice into rounds 1 cm thick.

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