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    25/05/2018 Dairy Free Recipes

    Roasted Aubergine with Satay Sauce

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    This roasted aubergine topped with a creamy satay sauce is your new favourite vegetarian dinner! Quick enough for a weeknight but impressive enough that you could serve it to your fanciest of friends.

    How do you feel about aubergine? I love it and count it among my favourite vegetables especially when it's baked like this.

    If you're looking for other aubergine recipes then try out this smoky aubergine salad with red pepper or this curry with potato and aubergine...but make sure you check out this roasted aubergine with satay sauce first!

    Click here to pin this roasted aubergine with satay sauce for later!

    Overhead shot of roasted aubergine with satay sauce on a white wooden background with rice and cucumber

    This is one of those accidentally vegan meals which is comforting and filling but still healthy and full of good stuff. Which is really all I'm looking for in a weeknight dinner.

    I've been trying to eat slightly more healthily over the past few weeks. In my day job the office is continually stocked with cake and biscuits and I was also developing a pretty severe two packets of crisps a day habit so I've gone cold turkey on it all. And I'm eating healthy dinners like this.

    INGREDIENTS YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS ROASTED AUBERGINE:

    • Aubergines - Or eggplants if you're in the states
    • Olive Oil
    • Salt and Pepper

    INGREDIENTS YOU NEED FOR THIS SATAY SAUCE RECIPE:

    • Peanuts - try and get unsalted ones otherwise you might need to adjust the amount of soy sauce in the sauce
    • White Miso Paste - I use this one and I really like it and it lasts for ages
    • Tahini - If you can't find it in any shops then you can order it here
    • Soy Sauce
    • Maple Syrup
    • Ginger
    • Garlic
    • Ground Coriander
    • Coconut Milk

    Keep scrolling to get the full recipe for this roasted aubergine with satay sauce...

    Roasted aubergine with satay sauce in a white bowl with rice and cucumber

    The issue I'm having with this new healthy version of myself (which believe me, will probably only last another week of so) is that I get so hungry all day. I need some healthy snack ideas because right now I'm resorting to rice cakes and nobody wants that.

    On the plus side there are deeeelicious healthy dinners like this one to make my eating life that bit more enjoyable.

    Overhead shot of roasted aubergine with satay sauce on a platter

    This satay sauce deserves to be smeared on everything. It's salty and nutty and full of rich umami flavour. You could whip up a big batch of it and use the leftovers after making this roasted aubergine to dip vegetables into or pour over chicken or, well, whatever you want!

    I especially love the addition of coconut milk in there. It makes it so creamy and smooth, perfect for an all purpose sauce to have on hand.

    HOW TO MAKE QUICK SATAY SAUCE:

    My favourite thing about this recipe is that it's SO easy. All you need is a blender (like this one) and you simply blitz together all the ingredients until smooth.

    Roasted aubergine on a while plate with rice and cucumber

    HOW TO ROAST AUBERGINE

    Heat the oven to 200°C/400°F. Slice the aubergines lengthways through the stem. Score the flesh of the aubergine in a criss cross pattern making sure not to cut all the way through. Drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place in the oven on a baking tray and cook for 30-40 minutes until the flesh is softened all the way through.

    Once your aubergine halves are roasted simply give them a good smear of satay sauce and pop them back in the oven to brown for 10 minutes.

    Platter of roasted aubergine with satay sauce on a white wooden background

    I really like serving these roasted aubergines with some sticky rice. We've used this sticky rice before and I recommend it if you can't find any in your local shops. Or you could use basmati of course!

    We also had some cucumber slice because there's something so delicious about having cool refreshing cucumber with salty, rich flavours like the ones in this roasted aubergine recipe. If you're looking to fancy up your cucumber you could try making the side dish in this grilled peanut chicken recipe.

    Platter of roasted aubergine with satay sauce on a white wooden background

    Roasted aubergine in a white bowl with rice and cucumber

    I've got plenty more vegetarian recipes on the blog!

    Keep scrolling to get the recipe...

    WONDERING WHAT TO DO WITH THE LEFTOVER INGREDIENTS ONCE YOU’VE MADE THIS ROASTED AUBERGINE WITH SATAY SAUCE?

    If you’re anything like me then you’re always looking for ways to save money and avoid food waste so I want to make sure you’ve get plenty of ideas on how to use up any ingredients that are leftover from my recipes!

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    Platter of roasted aubergine with satay sauce on a white wooden background

    Roasted Aubergine with Satay Sauce

    This roasted aubergine topped with a creamy satay sauce is your new favourite vegetarian dinner! Quick enough for a weeknight but impressive enough that you could serve it to your fanciest of friends.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Asian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 305kcal
    Author: Amy Fulwood

    Ingredients

    • 2 Aubergines (Eggplants)
    • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • Salt and Pepper
    • 80 g Peanuts
    • 1 tablespoon White Miso Paste
    • 1 tablespoon Tahini
    • 3 tablespoon Soy Sauce
    • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup
    • 1 teaspoon Ginger grated
    • 1 clove Garlic peeled
    • ¼ teaspoon Ground Coriander
    • 100 ml Coconut Milk
    • Sesame Seeds, Sticky Rice and Cucumber to serve
    UK Measures - US Measures

    Instructions

    • Heat the oven to 200°C/400°F. Slice the aubergines in half lengthways and cut the flesh in a criss-cross pattern being careful not to cut all the way through. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and put on a baking tray and into the oven for 25 minutes.
    • While the aubergine are cooking make the satay sauce by blending together the peanuts through coconut milk until smooth. Remove the aubergine from the oven and spread the satay sauce over the top of each half.
    • Return the aubergines to the oven for 10 minutes until browned. Serve with sticky rice and cucumber slices.
    Nutrition Facts
    Roasted Aubergine with Satay Sauce
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 305 Calories from Fat 189
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 21g32%
    Saturated Fat 7g35%
    Sodium 926mg39%
    Potassium 794mg23%
    Carbohydrates 23g8%
    Fiber 9g36%
    Sugar 11g12%
    Protein 10g20%
    Vitamin A 55IU1%
    Vitamin C 5.8mg7%
    Calcium 60mg6%
    Iron 2.7mg15%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. Pearl Rodrigues says

      May 26, 2018 at 5:01 pm

      5 stars
      Ah !! I've fallen in love with this recipe. Its too delicious. If veggies were always served so beautifully who wouldn't love them

      Reply
      • Amy says

        May 26, 2018 at 7:01 pm

        Thank you Pearl 🙂

        Reply
    2. Chris says

      May 26, 2018 at 6:32 pm

      5 stars
      I absolutely LOVE roasted aubergine! I've never thought of pairing it with a satay sauce before but after reading this I definitely have to try it!!

      Reply
      • Amy says

        May 26, 2018 at 7:01 pm

        It's so good, I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    3. Emily says

      May 26, 2018 at 8:57 pm

      5 stars
      I've never heard of this dish but I would so totally try it!

      Reply
    4. Roxana says

      May 26, 2018 at 11:04 pm

      5 stars
      This one is quite different, blending flavors of the far east with the near east. Would love to try.

      Reply
    5. Cookilicious says

      May 27, 2018 at 2:38 pm

      5 stars
      Roasted aubergines..my hubby's favorite. I am pinning this for sure to make it for him.

      Reply

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