Vegan Harissa Aubergine and Vegetable Traybake

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This easy and flavorful vegan dish combines the rich taste of roasted vegetables with the spicy kick of harissa. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients

  • 2 courgettes (zucchini), sliced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 bell peppers, diced
  • 2 aubergines (eggplants)
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tsp caster sugar
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 2.5 tbsp rose harissa paste
  • 4 tbsp vegan yogurt
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  1. Prepare vegetables:
    • Preheat oven to 200°C fan / 425°F fan
    • Mix courgettes, onion, and peppers in a roasting dish
    • Drizzle with oil and season
  2. Prepare aubergines:
    • Slice aubergines lengthways and score flesh
    • Rub with oil and season
    • Add to dish and roast all vegetables for 20 minutes
  3. Make the sauce:
    • Remove aubergines from dish
    • Mix garlic, tomatoes, sugar, rosemary, and 1 tbsp harissa with roasted vegetables
  4. Final roasting:
    • Rub 1 tbsp harissa on aubergines
    • Return to dish and roast everything for 20 more minutes
  5. Serve:
    • Mix remaining harissa with oil
    • Drizzle over dish with vegan yogurt

This Spicy Vegan Harissa Aubergine and Vegetable Traybake is a perfect way to enjoy a hearty, flavorful meal without any animal products. The combination of roasted vegetables and spicy harissa creates a delicious depth of flavor that’s sure to satisfy. Don’t hesitate to try this recipe – it’s an easy way to bring some Mediterranean flair to your dinner table!