Roasted Veg & Quinoa Mezze with Aubergine Dip

Colourful roasted veggies (think: courgettes, peppers, potatoes) are the centre of this Middle Eastern-inspired feast. Pair with smoky aubergine babaganoush and spicy harissa. Create a quick quinoa tabbouleh, then finish with fresh lemon and flaked almonds for crunch. Cook time: 30 mins Cuisine: Middle Eastern Food group: Vegan Key ingredient: Soft gooey aubergine Allergens: Nuts, Sesame ---- Nutritional Information Calories: 601 Protein: 16g Carbs: 74g Fat: 29g

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 240C / fan 220C / gas mark 8 / air fryer 190C. Cut the sweet potato into 2cm cubes. Cut the pepper into 2cm squares. Slice the courgette into 1/2cm thick rounds. Transfer the prepped veg and the whole garlic clove to a lined baking tray. Toss with the za'atar, 2 tsp oil, a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast for 20-25 mins / air fryer 18-20 mins, until soft and golden.

Step 2

Heat a large saucepan on medium heat. Add the almonds and toast for 2-3 mins, until golden brown. Remove and set aside. Fill the saucepan with salted hot water and bring to a boil. Add the quinoa and boil for 13-14 mins, until cooked, then drain.

Step 3

Place the harissa in a small bowl and mix with 1-2 tsp water. Make the aubergine dip; quarter the lemon. Place the tahini, baba ganoush, juice from 1 lemon wedge and 2 tbsp water (1 tbsp for 1 person) in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper and mix.

Step 4

Pick the mint leaves from the stalks and roughly chop along with the dill. Return the cooked quinoa to the saucepan. Stir the herbs and half the almonds through the cooked quinoa.

Step 5

Once the veg is cooked, remove the tray from the oven. Squeeze out the flesh from the whole roasted garlic clove, mash into a paste, and stir into the aubergine dip. Add a splash of water for a thinner dip, if desired.

Step 6

Spread the aubergine dip on plates and top with the quinoa and roasted veg. Drizzle with the harissa. Garnish with the remaining almonds and lemon wedges.