Roast Aubergine and Tahini Tart
Smoky roast aubergine, sweet tomatoes and crumbled feta in a crisp case, drizzled with lemony tahini sauce.
Made with Shortcrust pastry and Tahini sauce. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time1 hr 25
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.03 a head
- Oven220°C (200°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Toss the aubergine with the olive oil, cumin and a pinch of salt on a large tray. Roast for 25 minutes, adding the tomatoes for the last 10 minutes, until soft and golden. Lower the oven to 180°C (160°C fan).
25 min - 2
Meanwhile, roll out your ready made shortcrust pastry (see the base recipe) and line a 25 cm loose bottomed tart tin. Chill for 20 minutes, then blind bake at 200°C (180°C fan) with paper and beans for 15 minutes. Remove them and bake for 5 minutes more.
20 min - 3
Arrange the aubergine and tomatoes in the case and scatter over the feta.
- 4
Whisk the eggs, cream and 2 tablespoons of your ready made tahini sauce (see the base recipe) together, season with pepper and pour into the case.
- 5
Bake at 180°C (160°C fan) for 25 to 30 minutes until set.
28 min 20 s - 6
Serve warm, drizzled with the rest of the tahini sauce and scattered with mint and sesame seeds.
Tips
- Roast the aubergine until deeply coloured, as undercooked aubergine is spongy and bitter.
- Do not salt the aubergine before roasting if using feta, as the tart will become too salty.
- Pomegranate seeds scattered on top add a fresh, sharp contrast.
Storing and freezing
Cool within 2 hours and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Serve cold or reheat slices at 160C (fan 140C) for 12 minutes. Keep the tahini sauce in a separate pot. Not suitable for freezing.
Questions
Is this nut free?
Tahini is made from sesame seeds, not nuts, so the recipe contains no nuts. Sesame is a major allergen, so avoid it for anyone with a sesame allergy.
Can I use tinned aubergine or baba ganoush?
No, roast fresh aubergine for the best flavour and texture.
Can I make it vegan?
Use dairy free baking block in the pastry. Replace the eggs and cream with a batter of 100 g chickpea flour whisked with 250 ml plant milk.
More made with shortcrust pastry
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