Sabich

Name: Sabich
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds; 3 tbsp olive oil (for roasting); 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 4 large eggs, hard-boiled, sliced; 1/4 cup tahini paste; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 clove garlic, minced; 3 tbsp warm water; 4 pita bread, warmed; 1 tomato, sliced; 1/2 cucumber, sliced

Israeli street food sandwich filled with roasted eggplant, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, cucumbers, and tahini sauce. Crispy, creamy, and utterly delicious.

60 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

Middle EasternLunchStovetop and OvenVegetarian

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Ingredients

1 large eggplant, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
3 tbsp olive oil (for roasting)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
4 large eggs, hard-boiled, sliced
1/4 cup tahini paste
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tbsp warm water
4 pita bread, warmed
1 tomato, sliced
1/2 cucumber, sliced

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 425°F.
2

Arrange 1 large sliced into 1/4-inch rounds eggplant on baking sheets. Brush both sides with 3 tbsp olive oil (for roasting) and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
3

Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and soft.
4

While eggplant roasts, bring a pot of water to boil. Add 4 large eggs and cook for 10 minutes. Cool, peel, and slice.
5

Whisk 1/4 cup tahini paste with 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 clove minced garlic, and 3 tbsp warm water until smooth and creamy.
6

Warm 4 pita and carefully open a pocket.
7

Layer roasted eggplant, sliced eggs, 1 sliced tomato, and 1/2 sliced cucumber inside each pita.
8

Drizzle generously with tahini sauce and serve immediately.

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Questions

How long does Sabich take?

As written, 60 minutes: 20 of prep and 40 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (30 minutes): "Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and soft."

What oven temperature does Sabich need?

For Sabich, the oven is set to 425 F (about 220 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 30 minutes, in step 3.

What should Sabich look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until golden and soft.

What can I use instead of tahini in Sabich?

The entry for Sabich calls for 1/4 cup tahini paste. In its place: Unsweetened sunflower seed butter or cashew butter is the closest. Smooth natural peanut butter works where its flavor will not fight the dish.

Can I make Sabich gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Sabich is 4 pita bread, warmed. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How many calories are in Sabich?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 380 calories, with 12 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 7 g fiber and 480 mg sodium.

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