with Aubergine, Rocket and Croutons
Looking for a quick and tasty midweek dinner option? Try cooking up our Warm Roasted Tomato and Lentil Salad in just 20 minutes for a delicious and speedy meal.
Allergens
Utensils
Tags
Aubergine
1
Baby Plum Tomatoes
125
Balsamic Vinegar
12
Ciabatta
1
Garlic Clove
1
Lentils
1
Flaked Almonds
15
Cider Vinegar
15
Sun-Dried Tomato Paste
25
Wild Rocket
40
Feta Cheese
50
Greek Style Salad Cheese
Greek Style Natural Yoghurt
75
Sugar for the Dressing
1
a) Preheat your oven to 220°C.
b) Trim the aubergine then halve lengthways. Chop each half into four long strips then chop widthways into roughly 2cm pieces.
c) Pop the aubergine and tomatoes onto a large baking tray and drizzle with oil and the balsamic vinegar.
d) Season with salt and pepper, toss to coat then spread out and roast until soft and golden, 15-18 mins. Turn halfway through.
a) Meanwhile, tear the ciabatta into roughly 2cm chunks and pop on another baking tray. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper.
b) Bake on the middle shelf of the oven until golden, 6-8 mins, and remove once cooked.
c) Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garli c press).
d) Drain and rinse the lentils in a sieve.
a) Heat a medium frying pan on medium heat (no oil).
b) Once hot, add the flaked almonds and dry-fry, stirring regularly, until lightly toasted, 3-4 mins. TIP: Watch them like a hawk as they can burn easily.
c) Transfer the toasted flaked almonds into a bowl to cool down.
a) Pop the (now empty) frying pan back on medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil.
b) Add the garlic and fry for 1 min.
c) Add the lentils to the pan and stir together until piping hot, 1-2 mins.
d) Season to taste with salt and pepper and remove from the heat.
a) Meanwhile, combine the cider vinegar, sun-dried tomato paste and sugar (see ingredients for amount) in a large bowl along with a drizzle of oil.
b) Season with salt and pepper.
c) When ready, pop the lentils, roasted aubergine and tomatoes into the bowl with the dressing. Toss to coat and allow to sit for a min to absorb the flavours.
a) Just before serving, mix in the rocket and croutons, then divide the salad between your bowls.
b) Crumble the Greek style salad cheese over the top.
c) Dollop on or drizzle over a spoonful of yoghurt.
d) Scatter over the toasted flaked almonds. Enjoy!
448
kcal
Energy (kcal)
1874
kJ
Energy (kJ)
16
g
Fat
7
g
of which saturates
50
g
Carbohydrate
14
g
of which sugars
20
g
Protein
1.8
g
Salt
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