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Aubergine with Roasted Peanut

Cultural Context

Aubergine, also known as eggplant, is a versatile vegetable popular in various cuisines, including American and Mediterranean. The combination of roasted aubergine with peanuts creates a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. This dish is often enjoyed as a hearty main course or a side, showcasing the nutty richness of peanuts alongside the creamy, tender eggplant. In recent years, it has gained popularity in vegetarian and vegan cooking, making it a staple for those seeking plant-based meals.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb aubergine
2 tablespoons light olive oil
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
3 cloves garlic
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1/2 cup roasted peanuts

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

roasted peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seeds offer a nut-free option, while peanut butter can be more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, and coconut aminos can be cheaper.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: peanut oil

Olive oil is a healthier option, while peanut oil is often less expensive.

1

Slice the aubergine into 7 mm rounds, removing the ends.

2

Brush both sides of the sliced aubergine with light olive oil.

3

Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).

4

Heat a frying pan and add the aubergine slices to cook them.

5

While frying, prepare the oven tray for the aubergine.

6

Season the aubergine with a little sea salt before placing it in the oven.

7

Place the aubergine in the oven for 30 minutes.

8

Prepare the dressing by measuring 50 ml of extra virgin olive oil.

9

Crush one garlic clove and add it to the dressing.

10

Chop fresh parsley and add it to the dressing, reserving some for garnish later.

11

Roast 2 tablespoons of pine nuts in the oven until golden.

12

Once the aubergine is done, combine it with the dressing and roasted pine nuts before serving.

Cooking Techniques

roastingmixingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

baking sheetmixing bowlskilletspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freesoy-free

Allergens

peanutssoy

Also Known As

Eggplant with PeanutsAubergine and Peanut Dish

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