Name: Sabich - Israeli Sandwich with Eggplant, Hummus and spicy chickpeas
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Israeli
Ingredients: 4-8 Pita Breads; Marinated Eggplants:; 3 eggplants; 3 tbsp olive oil; dash of salt and pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 tbsp agave syrup; 3 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tbsp dried thyme; 1 tsp salt; 1 red chili (minced); Spicy Chickpeas:; 1 can chickpeas; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp cumin; dash of salt & pepper; Hummus:; 1 can chickpeas; 1 clove garlic; 1/4 cup Tahini; 1/4 cup Lemon Juice; 1 dash Sumac; 1 dash salt; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp cumin; For topping:; 4 figs; 4 eggs (optional)

This delicious Israeli sandwich will blow you away! The combination of creamy Hummus, spicy eggplant slices, and chickpeas – all wrapped within a fluffy pita bread – is truly delicious. This kind of sandwich, called “Sabich”, comes from the Israeli cuisine and is a popular street food dish. While it is originally a breakfast sandwich, I would say you can also have it also for lunch or dinner – or maybe just all day long?

I think this is a perfect dish for dinner with friends. For those occasions, I love food, which offers more flexibility in combining all the ingredients. This makes life so much easier for the host and guests a well, because everyone can create their own Sabich. Of course, you can extend the ingredients, especially when having guests. Here are some more ideas for other sandwich combinations:

fresh salad
eggs
falafel
yogurt sauce
tabouleh
avocado
pickled onions
grilled zucchini
Couscous Salad (find recipe for Couscous Salad in this blogpost)

You get the point: the table can be fully covered with different bowls and ingredients.

What’s also great about this dish, is that you can easily prepare it the day before. The eggplant will even get more flavor and are softer when letting them marinate overnight. Also, the hummus can be prepared in advance as it will last up to 3-6 days in the refrigerator. You can also prepare the spicy chickpeas, as they also last for several days in the fridge. So easy peasy 🙂

Nutritional facts

Eggplants: Eggplants contain a good amount of fiber, vitamins and minerals in few calories. In addition they contain antioxidants, which help to protect the body against cellular damage and help to reduce cholesterol.

Chickpeas: Chickpeas are so good for you! They contain a good amount of fibre and protein, which slows your digestion and keep your appetite under control.In addition finer and protein help to keep your blood sugar under control.

Figs: Figs also provide fiber, which gives you a feeling of fullness and can reduce hunger and cravings. They also contain prebiotics, which help to support existing good bacteria in the gut and improve digestive wellness. Figs also contain calcium, a mineral that improves bone health.

Sabich – Israeli Sandwich with Eggplant, Hummus and spicy chickpeas

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Serves: 4 Prep Time: 20 hour Cooking Time: 3 hours 3 hours
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
( 1 voted )

Ingredients

4-8 Pita Breads

Marinated Eggplants:

3 eggplants
3 tbsp olive oil
dash of salt and pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp agave syrup
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tbsp dried thyme
1 tsp salt
1 red chili (minced)

Spicy Chickpeas:

1 can chickpeas
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp cumin
dash of salt & pepper

Hummus:

1 can chickpeas
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup Tahini
1/4 cup Lemon Juice
1 dash Sumac
1 dash salt
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp cumin

For topping:

- 4 figs
- 4 eggs (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the eggplants:

Preheat oven to 200ºC.
Wash the eggplants and cut into slices.
Put eggplant slices on a baking tray. In a little bowl mix oil, salt and pepper and coat eggplant slices with oil mixture. Bake aubergine for about 20-25 min.
Meanwhile, mix marinade: Combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, agave syrup, minced garlic, thyme, salt and chili.
When the eggplants are baked, bring soft slices to a little box. Layer the eggplant slices and put some marinade over each layer. Cover the eggplants and let it marinate for at least 2 hours. Best is to marinate them overnight. You can keep the eggplants for a couple of days in the fridge. With each day they become softer and more spicy.

Prepare the spicy chickpeas:

Drain canned chickpeas and put them in a little oven dish.
Mix chickpeas with oil, smoked paprika, cumin and salt & pepper.
Bring oven dish to oven and bake for 20-30 min by 180ºC.

Prepare Hummus:

Put all the ingredients into a blender and blend until the mixture gets smooth. Add some more oil if you prefer it more liquid.
Fill Hummus in a glass/box and put in the fridge.

Prepare the plates:

Cook your eggs the way you like it (optional).
Place Pita Bread on plates. Add hummus, eggplants and chickpeas on top.
Top with some fresh figs and enjoy.

Notes

You can roll the pita bread into a sandwich and eat as such. Or you can eat it all with a knife and fork. Both tastes equally good 🙂

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