Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Aubergine with Fresh Pesto & Feta


Hello,
I urge you to make this. If you can't be bothered to make your own pesto then try and buy the fresh stuff from the chiller, not the jarred stuff... I find aubergine quite a good substitute for meat, no really I do, especially when you add the pesto. You could serve this as a starter with just one slice but I like a few as it's soo delicious. It's really just a posh cheese on toast!

Pesto
Approx 2 handfuls of basil
2 cloves of garlic
A good glug of olive oil but you may need to add more
A handful of grated Parmesan
S&P
2 aubergines
Feta cheese

Throw the basil, oil and garlic into a blender and whizz - check the consistency and add more oil if necessary. When just right then add the Parmesan and season.

Slice the aubergine length ways and liberally sprinkle salt over the slices then leave for about 10 mins - this draws out the moisture. Then just wipe the salt off with kitchen towel. Heat a griddle pan or frying pan until smoking hot then throw on the aubergine. Cook for approx. 3 mins each side.

Spread the pesto over each slice and then cover in sliced feta (not too thick) then place under a grill until browned.

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