Griddled aubergines with sesame dressing

Dress chargrilled aubergine with tahini, garlic, coriander and yoghurt for a versatile veggie side dish that you can cook on the hob or bbq

Prep:10 mins
Cook:20 mins

Serves 6
Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 194
fat 16g
saturates 5g
carbs 6g
sugars 6g
fibre 7g
protein 7g
salt 0.1g

Ingredients

2 large aubergines, cut into 2cm slices
2 tbsp olive oil
250g full-fat Greek yogurt
3 tbsp tahini paste
1 large garlic clove, crushed
juice 1 lemon
handful chopped coriander, parsley and mint, plus extra leaves to serve

Method

Brush each aubergine slice with some oil, then season. Heat a griddle pan or barbecue. When hot, griddle the aubergine slices for 2-3 mins on each side until golden brown and tender.
Mix the yogurt with the tahini, garlic, lemon juice and herbs, then season. Top the aubergines with the dressing and scatter over extra herb leaves.

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