Description
A Sabich sandwich is a Middle Eastern street food classic made with crispy eggplant, creamy hummus, tahini sauce, pickles, salad, and optional vegan eggs, all wrapped in warm pita bread. It’s a hearty, flavorful vegetarian dish that balances richness with freshness.
Ingredients
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- 1 medium eggplant, sliced 1 cm thick
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ⅓ cup olive oil (if frying) or 3 tablespoons (if roasting)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon za’atar
- 4 pita breads
- 1 pickle, sliced
- 4 vegan hard-boiled eggs, sliced (optional)
- 1 cup Shirazi salad
- 1 cup hummus
- ½ cup tahini sauce
- ¼ cup zhoug sauce (optional)
- ¼ cup amba (optional)
Instructions
- Sprinkle eggplant slices with salt on both sides and place in a colander for 30 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Rinse and pat dry the eggplant slices with a kitchen towel.
- For frying: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook eggplant slices for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and tender. Drain on a towel.
- For roasting: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange eggplant slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush with oil, and roast for 25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Sprinkle cooked eggplant with smoked paprika and za’atar.
- Warm pita breads briefly over an open flame, in a dry pan, or in the oven.
- To assemble: Spread hummus inside pita, layer with eggplant, pickle slices, Shirazi salad, and vegan eggs (if using). Drizzle with tahini sauce and add zhoug or amba if desired.
Notes
- You can roast the eggplant instead of frying for a lighter option.
- Gluten-free pita or lettuce wraps can be used for a gluten-free version.
- Store leftover components separately in airtight containers in the fridge.
- Reheat eggplant in the oven or skillet before serving.
- Try adding roasted vegetables, different sauces, or even grilled meat for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
