
Ingredients
- 1 tsp (approx.) olive oil, for the pan
- 3 aubergines (approx. 1kg), cut lengthways into 5mm-thick slices (approx. 18 slices)
- 300g soft goat’s cheese (or use cream cheese)
- 1.5 tbsp tahini
- 1.5 lemons, zested and juiced
- 60g walnut halves, chopped
- 3 tbsp (approx.) pomegranate seeds, plus extra to garnish
- 1 handful mint, leaves picked and chopped, plus extra whole leaves
- 2 tbsp (approx.) extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Method
Step 1
Heat a large griddle pan over a medium-high heat and brush lightly with oil. Season the aubergine with salt and cook in batches for 3-5 mins on each side or until softened, with griddle marks, add a little more oil for each batch and pressing down with a spatula if you need to. Remove to a plate to cool.Step 2
For the filling, mix together the cheese, tahini, lemon zest and juice, walnuts, pomegranate seeds and chopped mint.Step 3
To assemble, dollop a tablespoon of the filling on to each aubergine slice and roll it up; place on a tray. Repeat until everything is used up; chill for at least 30 mins. Just before serving, drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and scatter over the extra pomegranate and mint.Step 4
Recipe Tip: Allow at least 30 mins extra time for chilling.