Sweet-and-sour sumac baked aubergines

Sweet-and-sour sumac baked aubergines

Middle Eastern
20 mins Prep · 60 mins Cook

Rubbing each slice of the hassleback aubergine with sumac and salt breaks down its flesh into a moreishly tender bite while adding a pleasant kick of fruity tanginess

Created by Spinneys
Prep time 20 minutes
Cook time 60 minutes
Serves 4
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Diet Vegan
Preparation Moderate
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 468
Fat 19.4g
Saturates 2.3g
Protein 7.1g
Carbs 76.4g
Sugars 53.2g
Given the cook-at-home nature of Spinneys and natural variations in ingredients, nutritional information is approximated. See details

Cooking Instructions

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1

Preheat the oven to 180°C, gas mark 4.

2

Combine the raisins, apple juice and chilli flakes in a small pot. Place the pot over a medium heat and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes, then set aside to cool.

3

To hasselback the aubergines, slice them widthways at 1cm intervals, three-quarters of the way through, so the slices are still attached at the bottom.

4

Place the aubergines on a large baking tray and generously drizzle with the olive oil.

5

Combine the sumac and salt and sprinkle the mixture between each slice.

6

Place in the oven and cook for 40-45 minutes or until tender and cooked through.

7

Meanwhile, combine the vinegar and sugar, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Once the aubergines have cooked through, drizzle the sweet vinegar over the hot aubergines. Set aside for 5 minutes.

8

Toast the pine nuts.

9

Arrange the aubergines on a serving platter and drizzle with the dressing. Top with the pomegranate seeds, pine nuts and mint leaves.