Eggplant roasted in the oven has to be one of our favourite veggies. The sweet soy seasoning gives it a special boost of flavour and the refreshing cucumber slaw, drizzled over with sesame dressing, tastes divine.
This recipe is under 650kcal per serving and under 40g carbohydrates per serving.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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1 packet
Crispy Shallots
1
Cucumber
1 packet
Sesame Dressing
1
Eggplant
Mixed Salad Leaves
1
Carrot
1 packet
Shredded Cabbage Mix
1 packet
Sweet Soy Seasoning
2
Radish
1
Garlic
1 drizzle
olive oil
¼ cup
vinegar (rice wine or white wine)
1 tbs
sesame oil
½ tbs
soy sauce
½ tsp
brown sugar
• Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced. Cut eggplant into quarters lengthways, then deeply score the flesh to make a criss-cross pattern. • Place eggplant on lined oven tray, sprinkle over sweet soy seasoning, season with salt and drizzle with olive oil. • Roast until tender, 20-25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, thinly slice radish. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar and a good pinch of sugar and salt. • Add radish to pickling liquid. Add enough water to just cover the radish and set aside.
• Roughly chop baby spinach leaves. Slice cucumber into half-moons. Grate the carrot.
• Add garlic paste and the sesame oil to a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 10 second bursts until sizzling. • Add the soy sauce, brown sugar and a splash of the pickling liquid and mix well.
• Add shredded cabbage mix to the dressing, along with baby spinach, carrot and cucumber, tossing to combine.
• Drain pickled radish. • Divide cucumber slaw between bowls. • Top with pickled radish and sweet-soy eggplant. • Garnish with crispy shallots. Drizzle over sesame dressing to serve. Enjoy!