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Lentil and Aubergine Melanzane

Name: Lentil and Aubergine Melanzane
Prep time: 1500 s
Cook time: 4080 s
Total time: 5580 s
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: Aubergine sliced(1200 g); Olive Oil extra virgin(50 ml); Onions finely diced(200 g); Celery finely diced(100 g); Carrots finely diced(100 g); Lentils cooked(400 g); Tomato paste(30 g); Tomatoes crushed tinned(400 g); Water(200 ml); Maggi Chili Sauce(30 ml); Maggi Lazenby Sauce(50 ml); Mozzarella Cheese grated(300 g); Breadcrumbs whole-wheat(100 g)

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This vegetarian dish features tender lentils and roasted aubergine (eggplant) layered with a rich tomato sauce and topped with a creamy cheese topping. The lentils add a hearty texture and protein-packed element, while the roasted aubergine brings a smoky and earthy flavor. Baked to perfection, this melanzane ican be enjoyed on its own or served with a side of crusty bread or a fresh salad.

Not included in this recipe

Peanuts

No Allergen Information

Family Meals

Brunch

Dinner

Ingredients

Servings

- 6 Portions +

Eggplant, raw

Aubergine, sliced(1200 g)

Oil, Olive, Salad Or Cooking

Olive Oil, extra virgin(50 ml)

Onions, Raw

Onions, finely diced(200 g)

Celery, Raw

Celery, finely diced(100 g)

Carrots, Raw

Carrots, finely diced(100 g)

Lentils, raw

Lentils, cooked(400 g)

Tomato Paste

Tomato paste(30 g)

Tomatoes, Crushed, Canned

Tomatoes, crushed, tinned(400 g)

Clean tap water

Water(200 ml)

Sauce, chili, peppers, hot, immature green, canned

Maggi Chili Sauce(30 ml)

MAGGI Lazenby Worcester Sauce

Maggi Lazenby Sauce(50 ml)

Cheese, mozzarella, nonfat

Mozzarella Cheese, grated(300 g)

Bread crumbs, dry, grated, seasoned

Breadcrumbs, whole-wheat(100 g)

Average price

3036

ZAR

Lentil and Aubergine Melanzane

Nutritional Facts

28%

Daily Value

562

Kcal/serving

Nutri value

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Instructions

12 Steps

93'

Total

25'

Preparation

68'

Cooking

Waiting

Utensils

Oven

Baking Sheet

Sauce pan

Step by step

1 of 12

Pre-heating oven

Pre-heat the oven to 200˚C and spray a large baking sheet with non-stick spray.

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Oven

Baking Sheet

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2 of 12

Aubargine slices

Brush both sides of the aubergine slices with Maggi No oil Dressing and place on the baking sheet in a single layer.

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3 of 12

15'

Bake

Bake for approx. 15 minutes turning once

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4 of 12

Remove and set aside

Remove from the oven and set aside for assembly later

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5 of 12

Heat olive oil

In a saucepan heat the olive oil over a medium heat.

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Sauce pan

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6 of 12

Mirepoix

Add the mirepoix (onion, celery and carrots) and fry for 6-8 minutes.

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7 of 12

Tomato paste and lentils

Add the cooked lentils and tomato paste and fry for another 5 minutes stirring well.

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8 of 12

20'

Simmer

Add the crushed tomatoes, water, chili sauce and lazenby sauce and bring the mixture to a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes adjusting the seasonings if necessary.

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Step 9

Place a scoop of the lentil ragu in the base of an ovenproof dish, then top with a single layer of aubergine

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10 of 12

Ragu and aubargine

Continue until all the ragu and aubergine has been used

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Sprinkling

Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and breadcrumbs over the top.