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Cheat's aubergine parmigiana 'steaks' recipe

Cheat's aubergine parmigiana 'steaks' recipe

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Tender aubergine is topped with marinated mozzarella and tomatoes for a simple parmigiana that's rich and a real symphony of Italian flavours. Cubed bread helps give a change in texture while a drizzling of balsamic glaze helps give a tangy finish. You won't regret making this one. See method

  • Serves 2
  • 5 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook
  • 383 calories / serving
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 aubergines, halved lengthways
  • 200g pack mozzarella & slow-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 slice crusty white bread, cut into cubes
  • 1 tsp balsamic glaze
  • 45g watercress
If you haven't got any white bread, try using brown instead

Each serving contains

  • Energy

    1595kj
    383kcal
    19%
  • Fat

    23g 33%
  • Saturates

    7g 34%
  • Sugars

    12g 13%
  • Salt

    1.4g 23%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 25g Protein 15g Fibre 9.8g

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to gas 4, 180°C, fan 160°C. Put the aubergines, cut-side up, on a shallow baking tray. Score deeply, then drizzle with the oil from the slow-roasted tomato pack. Squish 2 tomatoes onto each aubergine half, gently massaging into the scored lines; season. Bake for 35 mins.

  2. Halve the mozzarella balls and arrange over the cooked aubergine halves along with the remaining tomatoes. Bake for 5 mins, then add the cubed bread to the tray around the aubergine. Bake for 5 mins more until the bread is golden and the cheese has melted. Scatter the bread over the aubergine, drizzle with the balsamic glaze and serve with the watercress.

Cook's tip: Simply halve this recipe to serve 1. Use any remaining mozzarella and tomato mix in our Melty mozzarella and roasted tomato toast recipe

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