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AUBERGINE MOUSSAKA – A TWIST ON A GREEK CLASSIC WITH HERBS AND TOMATOES, GIVING YOU ALL THE FEELS. A DELICIOUS MEAT FREE MEAL

Need new inspiration for meatless meals, then you at the right place. Fresh aubergines cooked in a delicious tomato sauce with garlic and herbs. This dish is full of flavour and i served it with McCain oven chips, linked for reference. You can also serve it with  flatbreads, couscous or rice.
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Ratings 5 from 1 votes
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Servings: 4
Description
A delicious twist on a Greek classic
Ingredients
  • McCain Oven Chips
  • 1 kg aubergines
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic – crushed
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup water – little more if needed
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes
  • Fresh chopped parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. 1
    Cook McCain Oven Chips according to package instructions
  2. 2
    Chop the aubergine into medium sized chunks- keep the skin on
  3. 3
    Heat oil in a pot over medium heat
  4. 4
    Add onions and allow to cook for 5 minutes before adding the garlic, chilli flakes, paprika, bay leaf, oregano and thyme
  5. 5
    Next add the tomato paste, sugar and water
  6. 6
    To the pan add in the chopped aubergine and mix well
     
  7. 7
    Add in chopped tomatoes and allow to simmer on medium heat until the aubergine is cooked
  8. 8
    Remove from the heat and garnish with chopped parsley
  9. 9
    Serve with McCain oven chips
Keywords: Greek, Mediterranean
Read it online: https://www.primadefood.co.za/recipe/aubergine-moussaka-a-twist-on-a-greek-classic-with-herbs-and-tomatoes-giving-you-all-the-feels-a-delicious-meat-free-meal/
Apriena Jugoo Pummer