Mince And Aubergine Casserole Recipe
Summary
MethodBaked
Ingredients
| Aubergines | 3 Medium | |
| Butter/Margarine | 4 Tablespoon | |
| Onion | 1 Large, chopped | |
| Green pepper | 1 Medium, chopped | |
| Vegetable | 0.5 , crumbled | |
| Plain flour | 1 Tablespoon | |
| 2 16 oz cans chopped tomatoes | ||
| Tomato Paste | 1 Can (10oz) | |
| Dried oregano | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Ground black pepper | 1 To taste | |
| Vegetable stock | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Cheddar Cheese | 1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), grated | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
Directions
Pre-heat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a casserole dish.
Peel the aubergine using a potato peeler and cut into strips.
Cook the aubergine strips for 5 minutes in boiling water until they are tender, then drain them.
Melt the butter in a large saucepan and saute the onion and green pepper for 2-3 minutes.
Add the TVP mince and stir over a low heat for about 3 minutes.
Add the flour and cook for 2 minutes longer.
Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano and seasoning.
Allow to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add a little vegetable stock or water if a moist sauce is desired.
Spread a layer of aubergine on the bottom of the casserole dish.
Add a layer of the mince/tomato mixture, and then a layer of grated cheese.
Alternate these layers until all the ingredients are used.
End with a layer of cheese.
Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes, until the cheese makes a golden crust.
Peel the aubergine using a potato peeler and cut into strips.
Cook the aubergine strips for 5 minutes in boiling water until they are tender, then drain them.
Melt the butter in a large saucepan and saute the onion and green pepper for 2-3 minutes.
Add the TVP mince and stir over a low heat for about 3 minutes.
Add the flour and cook for 2 minutes longer.
Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano and seasoning.
Allow to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add a little vegetable stock or water if a moist sauce is desired.
Spread a layer of aubergine on the bottom of the casserole dish.
Add a layer of the mince/tomato mixture, and then a layer of grated cheese.
Alternate these layers until all the ingredients are used.
End with a layer of cheese.
Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes, until the cheese makes a golden crust.
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