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American Comfort Aubergine Plate

Weeknight-friendly Aubergine Plate with the maple and mustard we come back to again and again. Big flavour, short shopping list.

4.8 from 1,940 cooks
Prep10 min
Cook12 min
Serves2
LevelEasy
Free to cook
American Comfort Aubergine Plate
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the maple and mustard elements, and pat the aubergine dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the aubergine and grill until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the yellow mustard and the rest of the maple and mustard flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the peas along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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