How to Make Za'atar with Roasted Eggplant, Leek, and Artichoke Hearts

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Za’atar with roasted eggplant and artichoke hearts is a vegan-friendly adaptation of our popular Za’atar chicken recipe. Made in just over an hour, serves 4-6 people.
Za’atar with roasted eggplant and artichoke hearts is a vegan-friendly adaptation of our popular Za’atar chicken recipe. Roasted eggplant, leek, red onion, and artichoke hearts are seasoned with lots of healthy olive oil and a sauce made with the Middle Eastern spice mix, Za’atar.
Here's what you'll need:
__Ingredients__
3 eggplants, halved and scored
1 large leek, sliced fine
1 red onion, halved and sliced fine
6 cloves of garlic, chopped fine or crushed
14 oz. (400g) tin of artichoke hearts (whole or quartered)
1/2 cup pitted black olives (we used Greek Kalamata olives)
2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon, cut in wedges (for garnish)
1-2 tablespoons of sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
Salt and pepper (to taste)
__Za’atar dressing__
½ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin
3 tablespoons za’atar
1 teaspoon ras el hanut (optional)
3 cloves of garlic, minced
Juice from 1 lemon
1 tablespoon date syrup (or sub with honey)
½ teaspoon white pepper
¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
__Equipment needed__
Large pan or skillet
Sharp knife
Large oven-safe dish (around 12-inches/30cm)
Garlic crusher
Small mixing bowl (for the dressing)
Kitchen towel
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