This Middle Eastern Aubergine Salad features smoky roasted aubergine and leeks, all tossed with parsley. A creamy tahini drizzle, made with sesame paste, lemon juice adds a rich, nutty finish to this vibrant, flavorful dish.
warning Contains: Nuts, Sesame
Why Is This Recipe Healthy?[read more]
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We consider this recipe to be healthy because:
It contains 9 'Plants' - that means that you're well on your way to the recommended 30 different plants a week. Eating a variety of plants can boost the diversity and health of your gut microbiome, which in turn can positively affect many other aspects of your health.
It contains 6 vegetables - vegetables are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that support overall health and immunity.
It is high in fibre - fibre supports digestive health and helps regulate blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
It contains leafy greens - which are nutrient-dense and rich in iron, calcium and vitamins.
It uses healthy fats - these support brain function and heart health.
6 Vegetables
High Fibre
Contains Healthy Fats
Contains 'Greens'
Nutrition Per Serving[read more]
16g Protein
32%
16g Fibre
53%
36g Carbs
12%
550kcal Cal.
25%
34g Fat
40%
4g Sat. Fat
15%
20g Sugar
69%
0g Salt
0%
73mg Vit. C
183%
6mg Iron
57%
321mg Calcium
43%
188mg Magnesium
65%
0mg Thiamin
0%
0mg Vitamin B6
0%
0μg Vitamin B12
0%
0g Sodium
0%
1805mg Potassium
52%
2mg Zinc
24%
155μg Folate
78%
5mg Niacin equivalent
35%
0mg Riboflavin
0%
406mg Phosphorus
69%
0mg Copper
0%
7μg Selenium
10%
13μg Iodine
9%
663mg Chloride
27%
166mcg Vitamin K1
21mg Vitamin E
0mcg Retinol
1762mcg Carotene
294μg Retinol Equivalent
2mg Niacin
3mg Tryptophan divided by 60
1μg Manganese
20 Biotin
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Preheat the oven to 220°C / Fan 200°C / Gas Mark 7 / 425°F
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Cut the aubergine into approximately 2cm cubes x Aubergine
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Cut the courgettes into approximately 2cm cubes grams Courgette
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Lightly oil a baking tray with a 1/4 of the olive oil and scatter the aubergine and courgettes across it tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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Drizzle over another 1/4 of the olive oil and season with sea salt and black pepper tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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Roast for 15 to 20 mins, until soft and golden - keep an eye - as you may need to give the veg a turn half way through cooking to ensure even cooking
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Meanwhile - boil the rice according to packet instructions and once cooked drain and set aside grams Brown Rice
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When the aubergine and courgettes are soft and golden add the almonds to the tray and roast for another 3 to 5 mins, until they are toasted. If you are serving the dish as a cold salad then at this point set them aside to cool to room temperature grams Flaked Almonds
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Finely slice the leek x Leeks
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Heat a suitably sized frying pan with a further quarter of the olive oil on a medium heat tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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Add the leek and a pinch of sea salt and cook for 8 to 10 mins, until a deep golden brown. Add a splash of water if it starts to burn
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Add the drained rice and cook for 1-2 minutes more - until heated through
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Make the tahini dressing - place the tahini and juice from half the lemon into a small bowl and mix until smooth - add a little water for a thinner consistency if desired x Lemon tablespoons Tahini
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Halve the olives grams Pitted Green Olives
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Roughly chop the parsley grams Fresh Flat Leaf Parsley
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Add the olives and parsley to the aubergine and courgette along with the rice, raisins, leek, rocket and the almonds grams Wild Rocket grams Raisins
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Add the remainder of the olive oil, the juice from the remaining lemon and a pinch of sea salt and black pepper and toss or stir well to combine
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Serve on plates with the dressing drizzled over the top and garnish with the remaining almonds