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Lamb and bulgur stuffed aubergines

Soft roasted aubergine halves filled with spiced lamb, bulgur and tomato.

  • Time1 hr 10
  • LevelMedium
  • Costabout £2.15 a head
  • Oven200°C (180°C fan)
4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Score the aubergine flesh, brush with 2 tbsp oil and roast cut side up for 25 minutes until soft.

    25 min
  2. 2

    Fry the onion in the last tbsp oil for 5 minutes, add the lamb and cook for 8 minutes until browned.

    13 min
  3. 3

    Stir in the garlic, spices and bulgur, then the tomatoes, water and salt. Simmer for 10 minutes until the bulgur is soft.

    10 min
  4. 4

    Scoop out some aubergine flesh to make a well and stir it into the filling.

  5. 5

    Spoon the filling into the aubergines and bake for 15 minutes.

    15 min
  6. 6

    Top with mint and serve.

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