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Roasted Eggplant with Harissa & Feta Mousse

Giorgos Tsoulis
A delicious roasted eggplant recipe with Oriental aromas by chef Giorgos Tsoulis! This vibrant dish brings together roasted eggplant, fragrant basmati rice, a smoky harissa-pepper sauce, and a creamy whipped feta mousse. It’s a flavorful balance of spice, richness, and freshness—perfect for a satisfying vegetarian main or a stunning side.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
 
 

For the harissa sauce:

  • 4 Florina peppers (or other sweet red peppers)
  • 4 tsp harissa
  • salt
  • pepper
  • olive oil

For the feta mousse:

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F, convection mode.

For the eggplants:

  • Cut each eggplant into four pieces, slicing down from the top but stopping just before the stem so the pieces stay connected
  • Place them in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Roast for 30–35 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.

For the basmati rice:

  • In a pot of boiling water, add the basmati rice with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Stir once, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is cooked and fluffy. Drain if needed.

For the harissa sauce:

  • In a food processor, add the harissa, Florina peppers, a little olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste. Set aside.

For the feta mousse:

  • After cleaning the food processor, add the yogurt and feta, and blend until smooth and creamy.

For the assembly:

  • Spoon a layer of basmati rice onto each serving plate.
    Place one eggplant on top, gently fanning it open over the rice and top with a generous spoonful of harissa sauce and a dollop of feta mousse.
    Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and freshly ground pepper.

Enjoy!

    Notes

    Chef’s tip: Add a little olive oil when boiling the rice to prevent it from sticking, as well as to give it some extra flavor.
    Roasted Eggplant with Harissa and Feta Mousse
    Roasted Eggplant with Harissa and Feta Mousse
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