Aubergine & spicy beans
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 1 aubergine
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 1/4 red onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tin mixed beans
- 1/2 tin chopped tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp chilli powder
- 1 handful cheddar grated
- 4 large lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Slice the aubergine lengthways and microwave on a plate for 4 minutes, or until soft in the middle (or bake in the oven for 40 minutes at 180 deg C).
- Melt the coconut oil in a frying pan on a medium heat.
- Finely chop the red onion and garlic and cook for a few minutes in the coconut oil until the onions are translucent.
- Drain and rinse the beans in a colander under running water.
- Add the beans, chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, paprika and chilli to the pan and cook for a few minutes.
- Once the aubergine is cooked, top with the bean mix and cover with the cheddar. Melt the cheddar in the grill for a few minutes.
- Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves.