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Baked aubergine with benefits

james-fischer

Recipe byJames Fisher

Aubergine
Slice, roast and smother aubergine with pesto, mozzarella and a golden, crunchy topping

Ingredients

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Nutritional information

Per100gServing (190g)
Energy (Kj)507 kJ962 kJ
Energy (kcal)122 kcal232 kcla
Fat8.7g17g
of which saturates2.4g4.5g
Carbohydrates4.6g8.8g
of which sugars2.5g4.8g
Fibre2g3.7g
Protein5.3g10g
Salt0.36g0.68g

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan).

Step 2

Slice the aubergine lengthways into thin slices, about 1cm thick, keeping the stem intact so it opens like a fan.

Step 3

Gently season between the slices with salt and leave for 45–60 minutes to draw out excess moisture.

Step 4

Rinse off the salt, pat the aubergine dry and gently open the slices. Drizzle with half of the olive oil.

Step 5

Place the aubergine on a foil-lined baking tray and roast for 40 minutes, until the flesh is soft and the edges are beginning to crisp.

Step 6

Mix the pesto with the energy superfood blend. Spoon the tomato sauce over the aubergine, followed by the pesto mixture, then scatter over the mozzarella.

Step 7

Return to the oven for 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

Step 8

Finish with grated parmesan, flaked almonds and fresh basil. Serve warm, straight from the tray.

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