Turkish Aubergines : Submitted by: Senga | Date Added: 13 Feb 2011
Listed in: Vegetables

1 tbsp olive oil
! large aubergine (250g, 9oz)
1 medium red pepper, deseeded and chopped small
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp ground cumin
Black pepper
2 medium tomatoes, halved
25g (3/4oz) couscous (dry weight)
4 tbsp boiling water

Preheat oven to 180C (350F) and oil a baking tray with extra oil.
Halve the aubergines and scoop out all but the last 1cm (1/2in) of flesh.
Turn the shells upside down on the oiled baking trayand bake for 25 minutes or until the shells are just tender.
Chop the scooped out aubergine flesh.
Heat the oil in a non stick frying pan.
Add to the pan chopped aubergine, red pepper, onion, cumin salt and pepper.
Stir fry for a few minutes until soft.
Squeeze the tomato halves to remove the seeds, chop roughly and add to pan.
Soak the couscous in boiling water until water is absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes.
Stir the aubergine mixture into the couscous and adjust seasoning.
Pile the mixture into the aubergine shells and return to oven to warm through.
Serve at once.
Serves 2.

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