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Aubergine Tomato And Halloumi Pie

Aubergine Tomato And Halloumi Pie


  • Author: Crystal
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A savory and satisfying pie filled with layers of tender aubergines, rich tomato sauce, and golden halloumi, wrapped in flaky puff pastry.


Ingredients

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  • 6 tbsp olive oil or rapeseed oil
  • 2 large aubergines, cut into thin rounds
  • 1 large red onion, halved and sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 400g can chopped tomatoes
  • 1½ tbsp pomegranate molasses or good balsamic vinegar
  • Small bunch mint, leaves chopped
  • 270g block halloumi, cut into 8 slices
  • 500g block all-butter puff pastry
  • 50g pine nuts, toasted
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a large frying pan and fry the aubergine slices in batches until golden and soft, adding more oil as needed.
  2. Set aside and wipe out the pan.
  3. Add 1 tbsp oil and cook the onion with a pinch of salt for 10 mins until soft.
  4. Add the garlic and coriander, cook for 1 min, then add tomatoes and molasses or vinegar.
  5. Simmer for 10 mins until thickened, then stir in mint and season.
  6. Heat a dry frying pan and fry the halloumi slices for 1-2 mins on each side until golden.
  7. Heat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas 7 and roll out pastry to a large rectangle on a floured surface.
  8. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment, leaving a 2cm border.
  9. Layer the tomato sauce, aubergines, halloumi, and pine nuts in the center.
  10. Fold the border over the edge slightly, brush with egg, and scatter sesame seeds.
  11. Bake for 25-30 mins until golden and puffed.

Notes

Best served warm with a fresh salad. You can prepare the components ahead and assemble before baking.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 34g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: aubergine, halloumi, pie, tomato, puff pastry, vegetarian