Miso-roasted aubergine with crispy lentils & tahini yoghurt

Why it works for gut health

• Prebiotic aubergine
• Fibre-rich lentils
• Fermented miso
• Polyphenol-rich toppings

Serves 2 | 405 calories | 15g protein | 12g fibre per serving

Ingredients 

• 1 large aubergine, halved
• 1 tbsp white miso
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• 1 × 400g tin lentils, drained and patted dry
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 3 tbsp tahini
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 3 tbsp coconut or dairy-free yoghurt
• Fresh mint + pomegranate seeds to finish

Method

1. Heat oven to 200°C. Score the aubergine halves and mix miso, maple, oil and garlic. Brush over the aubergine and roast for 30–35 minutes until caramelised.
2. Toss lentils with a little oil and paprika, spread on a tray and roast until crispy (15–20 minutes).
3. Whisk tahini, lemon and yoghurt into a pourable sauce.
4. Serve the aubergine over the crispy lentils, then drizzle generously and top with mint and pomegranate.

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Ingredients

• 1 large Aubergine, halved
• 1 tbsp White Miso
• 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 Garlic clove, grated
• 1 × 400g tin Lentils, drained and patted dry
• 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 3 tbsp Tahini
• Juice of ½ Lemon
• 3 tbsp Coconut or dairy-free Yoghurt
• Fresh Mint + Pomegranate seeds to finish

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 200°C. Score the aubergine halves and mix miso, maple, oil and garlic. Brush over the aubergine and roast for 30–35 minutes until caramelised.

2. Toss lentils with a little oil and paprika, spread on a tray and roast until crispy (15–20 minutes).

3. Whisk tahini, lemon and yoghurt into a pourable sauce.

4. Serve the aubergine over the crispy lentils, then drizzle generously and top with mint and pomegranate.