Halloumi, Aubergine & Chickpea Gratin

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Serves2 people
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Halloumi, Aubergine & Chickpea Gratin

A midweek meal that's packed with plant protein, caramelised veg and a golden layer of halloumi? This gratin delivers all that and more. Ready in under 30 minutes, it combines chunks of fried aubergine soaked in a fennel-scented tomato sauce, tumbled with nutty chickpeas, and then topped with halloumi and grilled till bubbling. Quick and delicious, it's the perfect veggie meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 aubergines
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 400g tin of chickpeas
  • 200g halloumi
  • 2 tsp fennel seeds
  • 330ml cherry tomato passata
  • 25g pine nuts
  • A handful of flat leaf parsley or oregano

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 15 mins

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Method

1. Trim the stem ends from the aubergines and chop the aubergines into 2cm-thick cubes. Warm a deep, ovenproof frying pan on a high heat, then pour in 2 tbsp olive oil. Add the diced aubergines with a good pinch of salt and pepper and fry for 7-8 mins, stirring often, till they're soft and golden brown.
2. While the aubergines fry, preheat your grill to a medium-high setting. Peel and finely grate or crush the garlic cloves. Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Coarsely grate the halloumi.
3. When the aubergine has browned, add the garlic and 2 tsp fennel seeds. Fry, gently stirring, for 2 mins. Pour in the cherry tomato passata and add the chickpeas. Bring up to a bubble, then take off the heat. Taste and add more salt or pepper, if you think it needs it.
4. If your frying pan is ovenproof, leave the aubergine mixture in the pan. Otherwise transfer it to a medium sized baking dish. Top with the grated halloumi.
5. Slide the pan or dish under the grill for 4-5 mins till the halloumi has started to melt and brown. Scatter over the pine nuts and slide back under the grill for 1-2 mins till the aubergine and pine nuts are golden. Cool for a few mins before serving, then garnish with chopped parsley or oregano. Delicious with a peppery green salad and crusty bread.
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