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Puy lentil, roast aubergine and tomato salad with mint

Earthy lentils with soft, golden roast aubergine, sweet tomatoes and lots of fresh mint and lemon.

  • Time45 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £1.05 a head
  • Oven220°C (200°C fan)
4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Toss the aubergine with 2 tablespoons of the oil, the cumin and half the salt on a large tray.

  2. 2

    Roast for 30 minutes, turning once, until golden and soft.

    30 min
  3. 3

    Meanwhile, put the lentils in a pan, cover with plenty of cold water and boil for 22 minutes until tender but with a little bite. Drain well.

    22 min
  4. 4

    Mix the warm lentils with the rest of the oil, the lemon juice, garlic and the rest of the salt.

  5. 5

    Add the tomatoes, red onion, roast aubergine and herbs and toss gently. Serve warm or cold.

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