make Spicy Aubergine Salad
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Ingredients
300ml/10fl oz vegetable oil, for deep-frying
2–3 large aubergines, cut into 5cm/2in cubes
2 tbsp olive oil
150ml/5fl oz pomegranate molasses
1 heaped tbsp rose harissa
2-3 tbsp runny honey, plus extra to taste
2 heaped tbsp tomato purée
2 slices day-old sourdough bread, cut into cubes
150g/5½oz sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and cut into strips
30g/1oz fresh flatleaf parsley, finely chopped
55g/2oz pomegranate seeds
100g/3½oz pistachio nuts
sea salt
spicy Chickpea & Aubergine Salad
This salad celebrates the chickpea which is an excellent source of fibre, protein and iron, and perfect for keeping us going on busy days. However, go easy on pulses – they are still starchy carbohydrates despite their protein content. So bear this in mind if weight loss is your goal.
Ingredients:
(Serves 4 as a side dish, 2 as a main)
1/2 small red onion, finely sliced
1 large aubergine, cut in half lengthways and sliced into thin half moons
good glug of extra virgin olive oil
juice and zest of 1 lemon
2 x 400g tins of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 large fresh tomatoes, cubed
1 bunch of fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic-infused oil
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
flaked almonds, to serve