Italian Baked Aubergine
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INGREDIENTS
- 2 large Aubergines ; halved lengthways
- Good olive oil
- Sea salt
- Black pepper ; freshly ground
- 1 Onion ; peeled & finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic ; peeled & crushed
- 1 tablespoon Tomato puree
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 400 g Chopped tomatoes, tinned
- 2 tablespoons Green olives ; halved
- 1 tablespoon Capers ; rinsed
- 250 g Ricotta
- To serve
- Rocket
- Watercress
- Fresh basil
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas mark 6
Place the aubergine halves in a large ovenproof dish about 30cm x 25cm (12in x 10in) or similar, and drizzle with about 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Season with salt and pepper, place in the preheated over and roast for 3540 minutes or until soft.
Meanwhile, in a pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and gently cook the onion and garlic until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
Increase the hear and add the tomato puree and cook for a further 1-2 minutes.
Add the vinegar and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Now add the chopped tomatoes and some salt and pepper.
Bring to a steady simmer and vcook for 15-20 minutes.
Stir in the olives and capers and adjust hte seasoning if needed.
Spoon the sauce over the aubergines.
Dollop the ricotta on top and return to the oven for another 10 minutes.
Server with tocket and watercress and with some basil leaves scattered over.
NOTES
Nutrition
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| Serving Size: 1 Serving (250g) | ||
| Recipe Makes: 4 Servings | ||
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| Calories: 273 | ||
| Calories from Fat: 212 (78%) | ||
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| Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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| Total Fat 23.6g | 31 % | |
| Saturated Fat 5.7g | 28 % | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 14.9g | ||
| Polyunsanturated Fat 2.2g | ||
| Cholesterol 19.4mg | 6 % | |
| Sodium 332.4mg | 11 % | |
| Potassium 235.4mg | 6 % | |
| Total Carbohydrate 8.1g | 2 % | |
| Dietary Fiber 1.1g | 5 % | |
| Sugars, other 7g | ||
| Protein 8.4g | 12 % | |
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Calories per serving: 273
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