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Batch Cook: Aubergine Alla Norma

A lovely take on aubergine all norma that can be transformed into three absolutely delicious recipes to see you through the week.

Ingredients

Makes a six-portion batch recipe

For the Base:

3 Aubergines
4 Garlic Cloves
50g Basil
0.5 Tsp Chilli Flakes
1200g Tinned Cherry Tomatoes
1 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
Olive Oil
Black Pepper
Salt

For the Saucy Aubergine, Chickpea & Ricotta

1/3 of the Aubergine Alla Norma Base
400g Drained Chickpeas
150g Ricotta
150g Mozzarella
30g Parmesan
25g Basil
Salad

For the Aubergine Caper Pasta

1/3 of the Aubergine Alla Norma Base
200g Rigatoni
100g Olives
1.5 Tbsp Black Olives
15g Basil
30g Parmesan
Olive Oil
Salt
Black Pepper

For the Peanutty Aubergine Cauliflower Coconut Curry

1/3 of the Aubergine Alla Norma Base
1 Small Cauliflower
25g Coriander
1 Green Chilli
2 Tbsp Peanuts
2 Tbsp Peanut Butter
400g Coconut Milk
2 Garlic Cloves
1 Onion
6g Ginger
4 Tbsp Tikka Masala Paste
Olive Oil
Salt
Black Pepper
Cooked Rice

The Base Recipe

It might not be entirely traditional, but this Aubergine Alla Norma Base will see you into the week with three delicious recipes. Not only will it make your week a lot easier, but you'll be feeling well-fed and content with minimal effort on your part. Easy.

Aubergine Caper Pasta

Batch Recipe: Aubergine Alla Norma

Making a great big batch of saucy aubergines is a great way to see in the week. This one is great as it is, or you can turn it into a chickpea bake, a pasta sauce, or a coconutty curry. Enjoy.

The Recipes

Set aside an hour to prep a massive portion of this Aubergine Alla Norma base and you'll be feeling the benefits in the week to come. We know that it's easy to feel protective of our weeknights - sometimes you may want to whip up a three-course meal, but this doesn't always sound appealing. This batch cook recipe means that you'll have three more meals raring to go; just add a few of the ingredients listed above, and Bob's your uncle. Enjoy this Peanutty Aubergine Cauliflower & Coconut Curry, Aubergine & Caper Pasta, and Saucy Aubergine, Chickpea & Ricotta Bake.

Aubergine Caper Pasta

Aubergine & Caper Pasta

We all love pasta, and this one is made even speedier by using our batch-cooked aubergine sauce. Pack it full of fridge staples for a nutritious weeknight dinner.
Saucy Aubergine Chickpea Ricotta Bake

Saucy Aubergine, Chickpea & Ricotta Bake

This one couldn't be easier. Take the saucy aubergine batch recipe and mix it with some high-protein chickpeas, before grilling with cheese until golden and bubbly. A midweek winner.

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Peanutty Aubergine Cauliflower Coconut Curry

Peanutty Aubergine, Cauliflower & Coconut Curry

What was quite a classic Italian sauce has been transformed into something entirely new with the addition of peanut butter, coconut milk, and curry paste.

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