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Roasted Japanese Eggplant with Muhammara

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Our Culinary Team has put a Mediterranean spin on this fantastic Cabernet Franc pairing!

Ingredients

Serves 4 to 6

Roasted Japanese Eggplant

4 Japanese eggplant, cut on the bias about ½ inch thick
¼ cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Muhammara

1 onion, peeled and quartered
3 Roma tomato, halved
2 red Fresno chiles
8 cloves garlic
1 ½ tablespoon tomato paste
5 roasted red bell peppers
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons coriander
2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
4 ounces toasted pecans

Crispy Chickpeas

1 ½ cups garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt

Optional Garnish

Feta
Sesame seeds
Pomegranate molasses
Fresh mint

Method

Roasted Japanese Eggplant

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and line a sheet tray with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl toss eggplant with olive oil. Transfer to sheet tray and place in a single layer, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Muhammara

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a sheet tray with parchment paper.
  • Place onion, tomatoes, chiles, and garlic cloves on sheet tray and roast for 30 minutes. Add tomato paste and roast another 10 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
  • In a food processor combine roasted red peppers, onion-tomato mixture, cumin, coriander, molasses, and toasted pecans, Blend until desired consistency.

Crispy Chickpeas

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a sheet tray with parchment paper.
  • Spread the chickpeas on a kitchen towel and pat them dry. Remove any loose skins.

To Finish

Place a couple tablespoons of hummus on plate and top with a few pieces of eggplant. Place a nice dollop of Muhammara, feta, sesame seeds, a drizzle of pomegranate molasses, and chiffonade of mint on top. Serve immediately with a glass of Cabernet Franc.

Pairing Suggestion

Bold muhammara and silky roasted Japanese eggplant make every bite unforgettable, while Davis Estates Cabernet Franc ties it all together with fresh red fruit, subtle spice, and a smooth finish.

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