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Roasted Eggplant Boats with Mushroom, Feta & Harissa
Posted: 6/27/2026
Ingredients
- 2–4 medium eggplants
- 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 200 g feta cheese, crumbled
- 2–3 tbsp harissa sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- ½ tsp ground coriander seeds
- 1–2 tsp fresh tarragon, finely chopped (or ½ tsp dried)
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Method
1. Roast the Eggplant
- Preheat oven to 200°C.
- Slice eggplants in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out some of the flesh, leaving sturdy shells.
- Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes, until tender.
2. Make the Filling
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Sauté the onion until soft and lightly golden.
- Add mushrooms and cook until softened.
- Chop the scooped eggplant flesh and stir it in.
- Add sweet paprika, ground coriander, and tarragon, mixing well to coat.
- Fold through the feta and season to taste.
3. Assemble
- Remove eggplants from the oven.
- Spoon the filling into each eggplant half.
4. Add Harissa
- Drizzle harissa sauce over the top of each filled eggplant.
5. Final Bake
- Return to oven for 10–15 minutes, until heated through and slightly golden.
To Serve
Serve warm. Optional: garnish with extra tarragon, parsley, or a squeeze of lemon for brightness.