Warm aubergine salad
Background
This healthy warm aubergine salad not only smells divine but tastes good too - also itβs vegan, free from gluten and dairy. The dish is very versatile too - can be served as part of a tapas menu; or with crostini/toast for a lazy weekend lunch; or as a side dish with grilled fish/meat. The leftoverΒ you can take to a picnic, or use as sandwich filling in your lunchbox, or stuffing in pies & tartlets. I used mine as pizza topping - it was super yummy!
Ingredients
- 1 large aubergine (about 400g)
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 1 red onion
- 5 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 Tbsp pine nuts
- 2 Tbsp raisins
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Cut the aubergine into 2cm cubes.
- Thinly slice the garlic and the red onion.
- Chop the tomatoes roughly.
- Measure out the spices.
- Heat 2 Tbsps of olive oil, and gently sautΓ© the onion and garlic slices over low temperature, then transfer into a bowl.
- Return the pan to the stove, raise the temperature, and fry the aubergine cubes in the remaining oil, stirring constantly. When they start to brown, add the cumin, pine nuts, raisins and cook for a couple of minutes.
- Add the fried onion & garlic, together with the chopped tomatoes. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then add the sugar and red wine vinegar. Mix thoroughly, then turn off the heat.
- Let it cool in the pan for a few minutes, covered with a lid.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with mint leaves scattered on the top.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Lunch - Main - Nibbles & Bites - Quick & Easy - Side - Supper
- Cuisines: - African - Middle Eastern
- Occasions: - Dinner Party - Parties - Picnic
- Ingredients: - Other Vegetables
- Health and Diet: - Dairy Free - Egg Free - Gluten Free - High Fibre - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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