Turkish Aubergines - Soslu patlıcan
Accidentally vegan, Turkish style aubergines (aka Soslu patlıcan) are flavourful side that can also be transformed in a beautiful main!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 367kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Aubergines
- 1 can Chopped Tomatoes
- 1 can Beans Cannellini
- 1 White Onion
- 1-2 Garlic Cloves
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 small bunch Parsley
- Salt
- Peppers
- Chili flakes
- 200 g Couscous optional - to be cooked according to package instructions
Instructions
- Chop aubergine 1 inch cubes, place in a bowl and toss in vegetable oil and salt. Transfer to air fryer basket and cook at 200 C for 15 mins, shaking the basket every 5 mins.
- Meanwhile chop the onion and sauté in olive oil and a tbsp water with a pinch of salt until translucent (5 mins).
- Add chopped tomatoes, grated garlic, salt, pepper and chilli flakes, and cook for 10 minutes on medium heat.
- Add cooked aubergines and beans (drained), give a stir and simmer for 10 mins.
- Meanwhile chop up the parsley.
- Turn off the heat and sprinkle the parsley.
- Serve straight away or cold/room temperature over couscous for a complete meal.
Notes
Please note that without couscous the calorie intake would be 179 kcal per portion (1/4 of the recipe amount).
Nutrition
Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Potassium: 851mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 258IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg