Slimming World Take 5 Beef and Aubergine Bake
A slimming aubergine bake with layers of delicious tomato sauce and mozzarella. Topped with parmigiana cheese and wholemeal breadcrumbs.
This may be a bold statement I'm about to make, but this is the BEST unofficial Slimming World Italian dish I have EVER created!
So welcome to my latest Melanzane Parmigiana (or Aubergines Parmigiana if you will).
Oh my. I've eaten many Italian dishes and this is right at the top!
I have made this authentic dish before when I did a cooking and filming shoot with Bellavita, London and let me tell you, this is the real deal!
So when I joined back at Slimming World last week, I was flicking through the Healthy Extra options and hadn't realised that pine nuts were an option. Did you?
And the fact that you're allowed to go half and half with them pretty much screamed "let's make parmigiana!!" at me.
OK, so a purist may say "where's the olive oil?".Well, olive oil Frylight tasted amazing with it and let's face it, it saves me counting my food and putting it towards something with chocolate on it?!
I suppose you could say it's a bit like lasagne. But better. In fact, the next time I make lasagne, it deserves this sauce.
It's rich, herby and deliciously sweet.
And lots of delicious layers.And while you've got your tomatoes cooking, the aubergines are pan fried in olive oil frylight before they're laid in the dish like sheets of pasta.
But am I the only one who thinks aubergine sometimes has a chewy meaty texture? That's why I think it makes a great substitute; possibly even acceptable for a hardcore carnivore.
Dare if you will!
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*Anysyn values are personal estimates and not verified by Slimming World.
And of course, followed by a herby cheese breadcrumb topping. Mamma mai! Who'd have thought one giant portion of this incredible dish could be syn free if you wanted?
Or it's 12 syns per portion if you've already used your allowance. You obviously don't need to use as much healthy extras if you didn't want to! It's been such a revelation to make. Just knowing that no flavours were compromised.
It just goes to show it's really worth reading through your books. I've also picked up a handbag guide too as I think you're less likely to discover new things if you're only searching for specific foods on the app or online version.
If you've never tried aubergine before or you're a bit unsure of it, then try melanzane first! I don't think you'll regret it.
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Low Fat Aubergine Parmigiana (Melanzane)
A seriously incredible Slimming aubergine dish. With a rich tomato sauce and cheese & herb breadcrumb topping.
- Olive oil Frylight
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp dried thyme or 3 sprigs of fresh
- 1 tbsp dried sage
- 4 400g Tinned chopped tomatoes
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 4 large aubergines thinly sliced lengthways
- 60 g Parmigiano Reggiano *I used Tesco Finest
- 2 small Warburtons wholemeal roll Blitzed in to breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp pine nuts
- 140 g low fat mozzarella
- Sprinkle dried basil or as many fresh leaves as you like
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In a deep based pan, spray with frylight and gently saute the garlic, thyme and sage for around 5 minutes.
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Now add the tomatoes and balsamic vinegar and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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While you wait, spray a large frying pan with frylight and gently fry (or grill if you wish) both sides of the aubergine slices until softened and set aside.
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Preheat your oven at 200c (or gas mark 6) and in a large mixing bowl, mix together 25g of the parmigiano reggiano, all the breadcrumbs and leave to one side.
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Then using a large deep baking dish, spoon some of the tomato sauce and spread around as a base.
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Now create a layer of aubergine slices and season before spooning over more sauce.
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Sprinkle a few pinches of mozzarella here and there with some parmigiana and sprinkle of basil and repeat the layers, finishing with tomato sauce at the top.
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Finally sprinkle over the remaining parmigiana, followed by the breadcrumbs, sprinkle with pine nuts and more basil.
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Bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes and garnish with basil or parsley in my case.
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If you loved it, don't forget to tag me on Instagram @TastefullyVikkie with a photo and buon appetito!
*This is an unofficial page and has no affiliation or endorsement from Slimming World. Slimming World's website can be found at https://www.slimmingworld.co.uk/. Any syn values are personal estimates and not verified by Slimming World.
TO SYN OR NOT TO SYN?
Each serving between 4 people is all of one's Healthy Extra A and B on the Extra Easy plan. I'll break it down for you...
70g of low fat mozzarella = 1 per person'sHE A *(Or 6 syns)30g ofsome Parmigiana Reggiano brands = 1 person'sHE A *(Or 6 syns)1 small Warburton's roll*(Or 6 syns)Or 2 slices from a Hovis Nimble Wholemeal loaf*(Or 5 syns) = 1 person'sHE B1 tbsp of pine nuts = 1 person'sHE B *(Or 6 syns)
With this recipe, you will have used allof your Healthy Extras.
If synning, each portion = 12 syns. If you want to reduce the amount you use, then it's your call of course!
Calories: 346 kcal Carbohydrates: 38 g Protein: 21 g Fat: 14 g Saturated Fat: 6 g Cholesterol: 32 mg Sodium: 527 mg Potassium: 1179 mg Fiber: 15 g Sugar: 19 g Vitamin A: 415 IU Vitamin C: 11.1 mg Calcium: 528 mg Iron: 2.8 mg
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