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Warm Aubergine & Sweet Potato Salad with Caramelised Red Onion recipe
A comforting warm salad of roasted aubergine and sweet potato, lifted with sweet caramelised red onion and a bright lemon finish. It makes a vibrant lunch or light dinner with plenty of colour and texture.
45 min · Easy · Mediterranean Jump to method
Ingredients
- 1 large Aubergine
- 2 medium Sweet Potato
- 1 large Red Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 Lemon
- 2 tbsp Cooking Oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
| Nutrition | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 310 kcal |
| Protein | 4.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 43 g |
| Fat | 14.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.9 g |
| Fibre | 9.6 g |
| Sugar | 16.2 g |
| Sodium | 1200 mg |
Why this works
A fibre-rich, vegetable-based salad with moderate energy and healthy unsaturated fats, but fairly high sodium from added salt.
High fibre vegetables. Aubergine, sweet potato and red onion contribute useful fibre for gut health and satiety.
Vitamin A and C. Sweet potato provides beta-carotene, while lemon and onion add vitamin C and antioxidant compounds.
Sodium concern. 1 tsp salt across 2 servings makes this dish relatively high in sodium, which may be a concern for blood pressure.
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (Fan 180°C, 392°F, Gas Mark 6). Cut the aubergine into bite-sized chunks and the sweet potato into small cubes so they roast evenly.
- Slice the red onion into wedges and finely chop the garlic. Add the aubergine, sweet potato, red onion and garlic to a roasting tray with a little cooking oil, salt and black pepper, then toss well.
- Roast for 30–35 minutes, turning once, until the sweet potato is tender and the aubergine is golden at the edges and the red onion is soft and caramelised.
- Tip the roasted vegetables into a serving bowl. Grate or finely zest the lemon over the top, then squeeze over the lemon juice and toss gently to combine.
- Serve warm, with the lemon brightening the sweet, roasted vegetables.
Prefer the classic version? Tomato, Avocado and Egg Warm Salad
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