Aubergine with yogurt & tomato sauces
Aubergine provides a meaty kick to this veggie main, and the versatile sauce will become a favourite for many a dinner
- Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 20 mins
- Serves 0
- Easy
Ingredients
- 1 large fat aubergine
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 140g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- pinch chilli flakes
- 125ml tub low-fat natural yogurt
- 1 tbsp chopped mint
Versatile sauce
These sauces also work well with other grilled vegetables such as courgettes and red or yellow peppers, as well as spicy chicken.
Method
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Trim the aubergine and cut lengthways into 6 thick slices. Season all over and brush with 2 tbsp of the oil. Heat the remaining oil in a small pan and add the tomatoes, garlic and chilli flakes, along with a little salt. Cook gently for 3-4 mins until the tomatoes are just softened. In a small bowl, mix the yogurt with the mint and some seasoning.
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Heat a barbecue, griddle pan or grill, then cook the aubergine slices for 5-6 mins each side until nicely browned and softened. Serve 3 slices per person with the minty yogurt and tomato sauces.
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