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Pomegranate and mint Aubergine Flatbread

Weeknight-friendly Aubergine Flatbread with the pomegranate and mint we come back to again and again. Big flavour, short shopping list.

4.3 from 1,840 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook90 min
Serves4
LevelAdvanced
Free to cook
Pomegranate and mint Aubergine Flatbread
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the pomegranate and mint 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 braise until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the tahini and the rest of the pomegranate and mint flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the baby potatoes along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently 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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