Sticky, spicy aubergines

This is a lovely side dish for a cold evening, we had it with grilled lamb and humous but it would work well with roast chicken or pan fried white fish.

serves 4

ingredients: 

2 large aubergines, cut into 1cm thick rounds and drizzled with olive oil

1 heaped tbsp rose harissa

1 tbsp maple syrup

1 tsp sesame seeds

1 tsp nigella seeds

small bunch coriander, chopped

2 spring onions, thinly sliced in rounds

Method:

Heat a griddle and grill the oiled aubergines on both sides until cooked through and golden. In a shallow bowl combine the harissa with maple syrup and add the aubergine rounds - mixing to ensure they are covered in the mixture.  Season with sea salt and some black pepper.  Serve with the seeds, coriander and spring onions scattered over the top.

 

 

Nutty Seed Bread

This is my new favourite bread, it is low in carbs, gluten free and tastes absolutely delicious!  It is full of nuts and seeds so a great source of protein and good fats.

This is based on a recipe from My New Roots.


140g sunflower seeds
100g ground flax seeds

70g hazelnuts or almonds (or any raw nuts)
150g gluten free rolled oats
2 Tbsp. chia seeds
4 Tbsp. psyllium seed husks
1 tsp. sea salt
1 Tbsp. maple syrup
3 Tbsp. olive oil or melted coconut oil
350ml water

Combine all the dry ingredients in a bowl.  Whisk together the maple syrup, oil and water and add to the dry ingredients mixing thoroughly.  Spoon the dough mixture into a lined loaf tin and smooth out.  Leave in the tin overnight (or for a few hours) so that the psyllium husks and chia seeds completely absorb all the water.

Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C.

Place loaf tin in the oven on the middle rack, and bake for 20 minutes. Remove bread from loaf pan, place it upside down directly on the rack and bake for another 30-40 minutes. Bread is done when it sounds hollow when tapped. Let cool completely before slicing.