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Donna R. Luis

Middle Eastern Eggplant Wrap

A flavorful vegetarian-style wrap featuring roasted eggplant, fresh herb-packed kale slaw, and creamy lemon-garlic tahini sauce, finished with your choice of fresh vegetables and toppings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Eggplant
  • 1 small eggplant about 1 pound
  • Olive oil for brushing
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
For the Kale, Herb & Onion Slaw
  • 6 –7 lacinato Tuscan kale leaves, about 2 cups shredded and packed
  • 1 bunch Italian parsley
  • A handful of fresh mint leaves
  • ¼ cup finely diced onion
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Black pepper to taste
Optional Additions
  • Sliced tomato
  • Radishes
  • Cucumber
  • Feta
  • Yogurt
For the Tahini Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tahini paste
  • 3 tablespoons hot tap water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • tablespoon salt
  • 1 garlic clove minced
For Serving
  • 2 –4 wraps or tortillas 8–10 inches each; gluten-free wraps may be used

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Sheet pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Pastry brush
  • Cutting board
  • sharp knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Slice the Eggplant: Cut the eggplant into rounds approximately ¼ inch thick.
  3. Season the Eggplant: Brush both sides of each eggplant slice with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
  4. Arrange for Roasting: Place the seasoned eggplant slices on a parchment-lined sheet pan in a single layer.
  5. Roast the Eggplant: Roast for 25–30 minutes, turning the slices over after 20 minutes, until the eggplant is tender and roasted.
  6. Prepare the Kale: Stack the kale leaves and thinly slice them into ribbons, then place the shredded kale in a bowl.
  7. Add the Herbs and Onion: Finely chop the Italian parsley and mint, leaving thin stems if desired, and add them to the kale along with the finely diced onion.
  8. Dress the Slaw: Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon salt, and black pepper to the greens, then toss thoroughly until well coated.
  9. Adjust the Slaw: The greens should be quite juicy, so if needed, add a little more olive oil and lemon juice in equal portions.
  10. Add Optional Vegetables: Mix sliced radishes or tomatoes into the slaw if desired, or reserve them to layer directly into the wraps.
  11. Make the Tahini Sauce: Whisk the tahini paste, hot tap water, lemon juice, salt, and minced garlic together in a small bowl until combined.
  12. Warm the Wraps: Lightly warm or toast the tortillas or wraps.
  13. Assemble the Wraps: Spread the inside of each warm wrap with tahini sauce, then add the warm roasted eggplant and a generous mound of the dressed greens.
  14. Add Toppings: Finish with tomatoes, radishes, and feta if desired.
  15. Serve: Serve as 2 large wraps, 4 smaller wraps, or 3 medium-sized wraps.

Notes

  • The recipe makes 2 very large wraps, 4 smaller wraps, or 3 medium wraps.
  • Roast the eggplant until it becomes tender, turning the slices after 20 minutes for more even cooking.
  • The kale slaw should be moist and juicy rather than dry. If needed, add a little more olive oil and lemon juice in equal portions.
  • Thinly slicing the kale into ribbons helps it combine evenly with the parsley, mint, and onion.
  • Tomatoes and radishes can either be tossed into the slaw or added directly to the assembled wraps.
  • Cucumber, feta, and yogurt are optional additions that can be used according to preference.
  • Gluten-free tortillas or wraps can be used if desired.
  • The eggplant and kale slaw can be prepared ahead and refrigerated.
  • During warmer months, the eggplant can also be grilled for additional flavor.