Roasted Aubergine and Pickled Beet Sandwiches

Ingredients for Roasted Aubergine and Pickled Beet Sandwiches

• 1 large aubergine (675g), sliced into 1/2"-thick rounds

• 60ml olive oil

• 1/4 teaspoons smoked paprika

• Kosher salt, ground pepper

• 0 freshly ground black pepper

• 1 garlic clove, finely grated

• 120ml mayonnaise

• 2 teaspoons Sherry vinegar

• 4 spring onions, thinly sliced

• 1 cup mixed tender fresh herb leaves (such as flat-leaf parsley, dill, and mint), torn if large

• 120ml chopped pickled beets

• 60ml chopped pitted oil-cured olives

• 2 tablespoons drained capers

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 4 6x4" pieces focaccia, split

• 170g feta, thinly sliced or crumbled

• Ingredient info: Smoked paprika is available at most supermarkets.

How to make Roasted Aubergine and Pickled Beet Sandwiches

Preheat oven to 204°C. Place aubergine slices on a large rimmed baking sheet and rub both sides with oil. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast until golden and tender, 30-40 minutes.

Whisk garlic, mayonnaise, and vinegar in a small bowl; set aside.

Toss spring onions, herbs, beets, olives, capers, and oil in a medium bowl to combine.

Spread cut sides of focaccia with garlic mayo. Build sandwiches with focaccia, aubergine, feta, and beet salad.

DO AHEAD: Aubergine can be roasted 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

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