Spiced Plant-Based Stuffed Aubergines

Aubergines are particularly good for stuffing because the flesh becomes part of the filling rather than being wasted. Here it is cooked with tomato, plant-based mince and warm spices before going back into the roasted shells.

The garlic yoghurt is worth adding at the end. That little bit of coolness lifts what would otherwise be quite a rich dish, and a simple green salad is really all it needs alongside.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Courses: Mains

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 4

Description

Roasted aubergine shells filled with warmly spiced plant-based mince and tomatoes, finished with cool garlic yoghurt.

Ingredients

2 large aubergines
2½ tbsp olive oil (divided)
1 onion (roughly chopped)
½ tsp fine sea salt
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp dried oregano
227 g chopped tomatoes
250 g plant-based mince
200 g unsweetened Greek-style plant-based yoghurt
1 clove garlic (crushed)
flat-leaf parsley (optional, to finish)
green salad (to serve)

Instructions

1
Heat the oven to 220°C / 200°C fan and line a baking tray. Halve the aubergines lengthways, score a border about 1cm from the skin and scoop out the flesh without piercing the shells.
2
Brush the shells with ½ tablespoon olive oil, season and arrange cut-side down. Roast for about 18 minutes.
3
Roughly chop the reserved flesh. Heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan and cook the onion, aubergine and salt over medium-high heat for about 8 minutes.
4
Add the paprika, cinnamon and oregano and cook for another minute. Stir in the tomatoes with 100ml water, simmer for 3 minutes, then add the plant-based mince and cook for a further 5 minutes.
5
Turn the shells cut-side upwards, divide the filling between them and grill for about 5 minutes until lightly browned.
6
Mix the yoghurt with the crushed garlic and a little seasoning. Spoon over the aubergines and finish with parsley if using.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 310.90kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.74g28%
Saturated Fat 4.93g25%
Sodium 314.57mg14%
Potassium 704.25mg21%
Total Carbohydrate 23.55g8%
Dietary Fiber 11.76g48%
Sugars 10.93g
Protein 16.35g33%

Vitamin C 8.74 mg
Calcium 38.93 mg
Iron 0.86 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Serve with a simple green salad.