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Aubergine Stir-Fry in smoked paprika and garlic

Weeknight-friendly Aubergine Stir-Fry with the smoked paprika and garlic we come back to again and again. Big flavour, short shopping list.

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Prep20 min
Cook30 min
Serves6
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Aubergine Stir-Fry in smoked paprika and garlic
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the smoked paprika and garlic 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 char until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the smoked paprika and the rest of the smoked paprika and garlic flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the courgette 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.

Finish with the chopped rosemary and serve while hot.

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

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