Thermomix Aubergine and Edam Cheese Bake

A delicious and easy aubergine bake with a creamy Edam cheese topping, perfect as a vegetarian main or side dish.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

50 minutes

Calories

278

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£1.39

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Dietary:

Mood:

Comfort Food•Light & Fresh

Ingredients

Servings

2mediumaubergines, sliced into 1cm thick rounds

£1.80

2tbspolive oil

£0.20

1onion, chopped

£0.30

2cloves garlic, minced

£0.15

400gtinned chopped tomatoes

£0.65

1tbsptomato paste

£0.10

1tspdried oregano

£0.05

0.5tspdried basil

£0.03

Salt and pepper to taste

£0.02

200gEdam cheese, grated

£1.50

Fresh basil leaves, for garnish(optional)

£0.75

Total Cost

£5.55

£1.39 per serving

The Method

1
Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan/Gas Mark 6).
2
Place aubergine slices in a colander, sprinkle with salt, and leave for 15 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Pat dry with paper towels.
3
Place onion and garlic into the Thermomix bowl and chop 5 sec/Speed 5. Scrape down the sides.
4
Add olive oil and sauté 3 min/120°C/Speed 1.
5
Add tinned tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt and pepper to the Thermomix bowl. Cook 10 min/100°C/Speed 1.
6
While the sauce is cooking, lightly fry the aubergine slices in a pan with a little olive oil until lightly browned on both sides (you may need to do this in batches). Alternatively, brush with olive oil and bake in the oven for 10 minutes.
7
Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce at the bottom of the oven-safe dish.
8
Layer half of the aubergine slices over the sauce, then spoon over half of the remaining tomato sauce.
9
Repeat with the remaining aubergine slices and tomato sauce.
10
Sprinkle the grated Edam cheese evenly over the top.
11
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
12
Garnish with fresh basil leaves (optional) and serve hot.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (261g)

278 kcal / 1163 kJ

Carbs

13g

5% of RDA

Fat

19g

27% of RDA

Protein

14g

28% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

4 g

13% of RDA

Sugar

9 g

10% of RDA

Sodium

321 mg

14% of RDA

Saturated Fat

11 g

55% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Salting the aubergines helps to remove excess moisture and prevent them from becoming soggy.

You can add other vegetables to the sauce, such as bell peppers or courgettes.

For a richer flavor, use a blend of Edam and Parmesan cheese.

If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil for garnish.

Cooking Equipment

Thermomix

Oven-safe dish (approx. 20x30cm)

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Thermomix Aubergine and Edam Cheese Bake

Ingredients

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