Sticky fried aubergine, chickpea & halloumi salad
Prep
10 mins
Cook
15 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
This is my go to weeknight dinner when I want something that tastes indulgent but comes together in under thirty minutes. The sticky glaze transforms ordinary aubergine into something irresistible, while chickpeas add protein and fibre to keep you satisfied. Crispy halloumi brings that golden, squeaky texture everyone loves, and the whole thing sits on a fresh bed of lettuce that cuts through the richness beautifully. Best of all, it's made with pantry staples you probably already have, making this an easy win on busy nights.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 4 tbspessential olive oil
- 2aubergines(cut into small chunks)
- 400 gramsessential chickpeas(can Essential Chickpeas In Water )
- ½ tspchilli flakes
- 3 clove/sgarlic cloves(garlic, crushed)
- 2 tbspclear honey
- 2 tbspsoy sauce
- 2 tbsptomato purée
- 2little gem lettuce(shredded)
- 4 tspessential french dressing
- 250 gramsessential cypriot halloumi(cut into 2cm pieces)
- ½red onion(thinly sliced into rings)
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Instructions
- 1
Heat 3 tbsp oil in a frying pan and gently fry the aubergines for 8-10 minutes, turning frequently, until soft and golden. Lift out onto a plate.
- 2
Meanwhile, drain the liquid from the chickpea can, reserving 3 tbsp. Put the chickpeas and reserved liquid, the chilli flakes and garlic into a pan and heat for 3 minutes Combine the honey, soy and tomato purée in a small bowl.
- 3
Scatter the lettuce over serving plates. Drizzle with the French dressing, then spoon over the chickpea mixture. Lift the aubergines to a plate, add the remaining 1 tbsp oil to the frying pan, increase the heat to medium-high and fry the halloumi for 1-2 minutes, stirring, until pale golden.
- 4
Set the halloumi on the plate, return the aubergines to the pan and stir in the honey, soy and tomato mix, letting it cook a little into the aubergines for 1-2 minutes to make them sticky. Spoon onto the plates, top with the halloumi and serve sprinkled with the red onion rings.
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