Tuna Baked Aubergine

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:01:34 GMT

Step 1

1. Halve aubergine lengthways. Sprinkle cut surfaces with salt and stand for 30 minutes.

Step 2

2. Rinse and dry with absorbent kitchen paper.

Step 3

3. Scoop out flesh, leaving shell intact. Chop flesh.

Step 4

4. Melt butter in a non-stick pan, add aubergine flesh, onion and garlic, cook for 4 minutes, stirring.

Step 5

To microwave: Cook butter, aubergine, onion and garlic, covered, for 4 minutes.

Step 6

5. Stir in tuna, rice, ground bay leaves, lemon juice, stock, tomato purée and half the cheese.

Step 7

6. Fill aubergine shells with stuffing.

Step 8

7. Place in an ovenproof dish and top with remaining cheese. Add 45 ml (3 tbsp) water.

Step 9

To microwave: Place in a flameproof dish with 45ml (3tbsp) water.

Step 10

8. Bake at 190°C (3750F) Mark 5 for 40 minutes. Cover with foil after 20 minutes.

Step 11

To microwave: Cover and cook for 7 minutes. Top with remaining cheese and brown under a hot grill.

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