Hummus with harissa aubergines

Total: 1 hr 15 min. | Active: 45 min.
vegan, lactose-free

Whether you're planning to have it as a starter, part of a mezze platter or a fuss-free dinner, this "loaded hummus" is sure to delight everyone at the table. It combines creamy hummus with the bold flavours of a hearty aubergine stew, tomatoes and lentils. Two dishes that come together to form an irresistible combination – perfect for dipping, sharing and enjoying!

Recipe by:
Corinne and Bettina - nom-nom

Ingredients

for 4 portions

Aubergines
300 g aubergines, cut into approx. 1 cm slices
2 tbsp olive oil
¼ tsp salt
a little  pepper
To roast
250 g cherry tomatoes
Return to the oven
¼ tsp salt
a little  pepper
Sauce
2 tbsp olive oil
red onion, cut into strips
garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tsp ginger, finely grated
½ tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander seeds
½ tbsp harissa
1 tbsp tomato puree
1 tin chopped tomatoes (approx. 230 g)
2 tbsp water
1 tin black lentil (beluga) (approx. 210 g), rinsed and drained
½ tsp salt
Hummus
1 tin chickpeas (approx. 435 g), rinsed, drained
2 tbsp tahini (sesame paste)
1 ½ tbsp lemon juice
garlic clove
2 tbsp water, chilled
1 pinch cumin
¾ tsp salt
a little  pepper
To serve
1 tbsp pine nuts, roasted
some  caper berries
300 g flatbreads

How it's done

Aubergines

Brush the aubergines with the oil, season, place on a baking tray lined with baking paper.

To roast

Approx. 20 mins. in the centre of an oven preheated to 200 °C. Top with the tomatoes.

Return to the oven

Approx. 10 mins. Remove, season.

Sauce

Heat the oil in a pan. Sauté the onion for approx. 3 mins. Add the garlic along with all the other ingredients up to and including the tomato puree, cook for approx. 2 mins. Add the tomatoes and water, bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, simmer for approx. 10 mins. Add the lentils, roasted aubergines and tomatoes, mix, simmer for approx. 5 mins. Remove the pan from the heat, allow to cool slightly.

Hummus

Puree the chickpeas along with all the other ingredients up to and including the pepper for approx. 5 mins. until very smooth.

To serve

Spread the hummus on a platter, serve the vegetables on top. Sprinkle with the pine nuts and caper berries, serve with the flatbread.

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