Stuffed Aubergine with Mozzarella

Name: Stuffed Aubergine with Mozzarella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 large aubergine (approx. 300g), stalk removed, cut in half lengthwise; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; Sea salt and ground black pepper, as desired; 60g tomato and basil passata; 60g cherry tomatoes, cut in quarters; 8 large basil leaves, chopped; 60g fresh mozzarella (1/2 a ball), patted dry, cut in 1cm cubes; 20g grated Parmesan or vegetarian equivalent; Green or tomato salad, to serve, optional; Ninja CRISPi Pro Glass Air Fryer - AS101

Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

27 minutes

Cuisine

Italian

Ingredients

1 large aubergine (approx. 300g), stalk removed, cut in half lengthwise
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
Sea salt and ground black pepper, as desired
60g tomato and basil passata
60g cherry tomatoes, cut in quarters
8 large basil leaves, chopped
60g fresh mozzarella (1/2 a ball), patted dry, cut in 1cm cubes
20g grated Parmesan or vegetarian equivalent
Green or tomato salad, to serve, optional
Ninja CRISPi Pro Glass Air Fryer - AS101

Directions

Insert Crisper Plate in Large Container. Brush aubergine flesh with olive oil, season, and place cut side down.
Attach adaptor and CRISPi PowerPod™, select AIR FRY, set time to 20 minutes and press START.
In a large bowl, combine tomato and basil sauce, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, salt and pepper.
When complete, lightly hollow out aubergine flesh and roughly chop. Mix flesh into tomato mixture. Return aubergine skins to Crisper Plate, fill with mixture and top with Parmesan.
Return PowerPod™, AIR FRY for 7 minutes.
When complete, cut stuffed aubergines in half and serve with salad if desired.