Roasted aubergines with crispy capers

  • Portion size: Serves 6
  • Ready in 50 minutes
  • Difficulty: easy

Roasted aubergines with crispy capers is a delicious Italian side dish. This cheesy recipe would also be great as a vegetarian light lunch.

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Ingredients

  • 2 aubergines
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 30g Grana Padano, roughly chopped or coarsely grated
  • 2 tbsp capers, rinsed and dried
  • Handful fresh mint leaves
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Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 220C/fan200C/gas 7. Cut the aubergines into 1.5cm thick slices and place on a large baking sheet. Lightly brush with half the olive oil and season. Bake for 30-40 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender.
  2. Transfer the aubergines to a serving platter and scatter with some of the cheese.
  3. Heat the remaining oil in a small non-stick frying pan, and when the oil is very hot, add the capers and sizzle for a few moments, until crisp.
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  5. Tip the capers and the oil over the aubergines. Scatter with mint and serve warm or at room temperature with the remaining chopped or grated cheese on the side.
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