Deliciously Ella's Aubergine One-Pan Wonder
By Deliciously Ella
Published on 01 August 2024
This Aubergine One-Pan Wonder dinner from Deliciously Ella is packed with fresh veggies and tasty goodness. Assemble in a few moments then let the oven do the hard work, this dish ticks all the boxes for a great mid-week meal. Serve straightaway and any leftovers are perfect for lunch the next day.Time and servings
1 hr 30 minsTotal time
6Servings
15 minsPrep time
1 hr 15 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato puree
- 0.5 tsp red chilli flakes, plus extra to garnish
- 1 aubergine, cut to 1cm pieces
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp tamari
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 250g brown rice
- 400g tin chopped tomatoes
- 400g tin green or brown lentils, drained & rinsed
- 200g spinach or kale, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp almond butter or tahini
- 1 small handful mint leaves, finely chopped
- 1 small handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 lemon, juice only
- 6 tbsp coconut yoghurt
Method
Step 1
Heat the oven to 180°C/ 160°C fan/ gas 4.Step 2
Place a large heavy-bottomed casserole dish over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and once hot and shimmering, add the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring often, for 4–5 mins until softened and translucent.Step 3
Add the tomato puree and chilli flakes and stir to coat then cook for 1 min. Add the aubergine, maple syrup, tamari, onion powder, garlic powder and smoked paprika. Cook, stirring frequently for 4-5 mins until beginning to soften.Step 4
Stir in the rice and tomatoes to combine. Fill the empty tomato tin with water and add this liquid to the pan. Stir to combine.Step 5
Cover with a lid and cook in the oven for 45–55 mins, until the rice is just tender.Step 6
Remove from the oven, stir through the drained lentils, chopped spinach/ kale and almond butter/ tahini.Step 7
Sprinkle with herbs, squeeze over the lemon juice and top with extra chilli flakes. Serve with coconut yoghurt, if you like.