Roasted aubergine with bulgur & zesty dressing

Name: Roasted aubergine with bulgur & zesty dressing
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 aubergines, halved lengthways; 6 Tbsps olive oil; 250 grams bulgur wheat; 2 larges onions, finely sliced; 1 Tbsp ground cumin; 400 grams chickpeas,rinsed and drained; 1 handful each coriander and mint, chopped; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 juice and zest lemon

Need a dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan main course? Roasted aubergine with bulgur & zesty dressing could be a spectacular recipe to try. One portion of this dish contains approximately 16g of protein, 25g of fat, and a total of 584 calories. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up aubergines, chickpeas, juice of lemon, and a few other things to make it today. 7 people found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 40 minutes. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Bulgur & broad bean salad with zesty dressing, Zucchini - Aubergine Bulgur, and Vegetable-Bulgur Salad with Buttermilk Dressing.

Instructions

Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas

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Oven

Score a criss-cross pattern in the aubergine with the tip of a knife. Sit in a roasting tin, brush with 2 tbsp olive oil, season, then roast for 30 mins.

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Eggplant

Olive Oil

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Knife

Meanwhile, tip the bulgur into a pan with 1 litre of water. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 15 mins until soft. Cook the onions in 1 tbsp olive oil until golden and soft, add the cumin, then cook for 1 min more.

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Olive Oil

Bulgur

Onion

Cumin

Water

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Frying Pan

Drain the bulgur and stir into the onions with the chickpeas. Season.

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Chickpeas

Bulgur

Onion

Mix the remaining oil with the herbs, garlic, lemon zest, juice and seasoning. Pile a quarter of the bulgur mix on each plate, top with half an aubergine and drizzle over some dressing.

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Lemon Zest