Sabich - Israeli Eggplant and Hummus Sandwich

Ingredients

• 1 large eggplant, sliced into rounds (about 1 cm thick) 1 large eggplant, sliced into rounds (about 1 cm thick)
• 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
• 1 cup hummus 1 cup hummus
• 4 pita breads 4 pita breads
• 1 tomato, diced 1 tomato, diced
• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 cup lettuce, shredded 1 cup lettuce, shredded
• 1/2 cup pickles, sliced 1/2 cup pickles, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• Tahini sauce, for drizzling Tahini sauce, for drizzling
• Olive oil, for frying Olive oil, for frying
• Salt and pepper, to taste Salt and pepper, to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 380 kcal / 1590 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 15g, 2g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 48g, 8g
• Protein: 15g
• Fiber: 10g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. 2.
   Season the eggplant slices with salt and pepper, then fry them in the skillet until golden brown and tender, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. 3.
   Warm the pita breads in a toaster or oven until soft and pliable.
4. 4.
   Spread a generous amount of hummus on each pita bread.
5. 5.
   Layer the fried eggplant slices, sliced hard-boiled eggs, diced tomatoes, cucumber slices, shredded lettuce, pickles, and red onion on top of the hummus.
6. 6.
   Drizzle tahini sauce over the filling.
7. 7.
   Fold the pita breads in half and serve immediately.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Eggplant — Make sure to slice the eggplant evenly to ensure even cooking. Salting the eggplant slices before frying can help remove excess moisture and improve texture.
• Tahini sauce — If the tahini sauce is too thick, you can thin it out with a little water or lemon juice until it reaches a pourable consistency.

Tips & Tricks

• For added flavor, sprinkle some za'atar or sumac on top of the filling before drizzling with tahini sauce.
• If you prefer a spicier kick, add a dash of harissa or hot sauce to the sandwich.
• To make it more filling, you can add a dollop of Israeli salad (diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions) to the filling.
• If you're short on time, you can use store-bought hummus and tahini sauce instead of making them from scratch.
• Leftover sabich filling can be refrigerated and enjoyed as a salad the next day.

Serving advice

Serve the Sabich sandwich warm, either as a quick lunch or a satisfying dinner. It pairs well with a side of crispy fries or a fresh green salad.

Presentation advice

To present the Sabich sandwich beautifully, cut it in half diagonally and arrange the halves on a plate. Drizzle some extra tahini sauce on top and garnish with a sprinkle of chopped parsley or cilantro for a pop of color.