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Imam bayildi-style stuffed aubergines

Mediterranean60 mins£0.65 a portionVegetarian

Ingredients

Serves 4
  • Aubergine2
  • Brown onions200g
  • Garlic (4 bulbs, approx 40 cloves)3
  • Chopped tomatoes (400g tin)1
  • Clear honey5g
  • Couscous200g
  • Greek-style natural yoghurt100g
  • Vegetable oilstore cupboard30ml

Plus salt and pepper. About £2.60 for the amounts used.

Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan, gas 6).

  2. 2

    Halve 2 aubergines lengthways, score the flesh, brush with 1 tbsp oil and roast cut-side up for 20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Slowly fry 2 sliced onions in 2 tbsp oil for 10 minutes. Add 3 crushed garlic cloves, 1 tin chopped tomatoes and 1 tsp honey and simmer for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Press down the aubergine flesh, pile the tomato mixture on top and roast for 20 minutes until very soft.

  5. 5

    Put 200g couscous in a bowl, pour over 260ml boiling water, cover for 10 minutes and fluff. Serve with the aubergines and the 100g yoghurt.

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