Miso Aubergines with Tofu, Sesame and Chilli

This recipe for Miso Aubergines with Tofu, Sesame and ChilliI dressing is from The Green Roasting Tin by Rukmini Iyer. I found The Green Roasting Tin recipe book on my mum’s shelf when I visited for Christmas and spent an entire afternoon pouring through the diverse array of recipes. I was inspired so much that I ordered my own copy the same day!  The Miso Aubergine with Tofu, Sesame and Chilli dressing is now a firm vegan favourite and has made it into my regular routine of recipes. I also add green beans to the tray as well as spring greens just to add an extra veggie boost. Plus, I like to sprinkle some peanuts over at the end to give it a bit of crunch.

Serves 4 Prep: 10 minutesCook: 45 minutes Ingredients: 2 aubergines, halved lengthways250g firm organic tofu, cut into 1.5cm slices75g miso paste2 tablespoons sesame oil2.5cm ginger, grated2 cloves of garlic, crushed100g spring greens, thickly sliced DRESSING 1 red chilli, finely chopped2cm ginger, grated2 cloves of garlic, grated2 limes, zest of 1 and juice of both2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons sesame oil3 spring onions, thinly sliced TO SERVE30g sesame seedsRice

Method: 

1. Preheat the oven to 180℃ fan/ 200℃/ Gas 6. Cut deep cross-hatches into each aubergine half, then transfer to a roasting tin along with the tofu.
2. Mix the miso paste with the sesame oil, ginger and garlic, then rub this into everything in the roasting tin. Transfer to the oven and roast for 25 minutes. Then, rub the spring greens with 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, add them to the tin and cook for a further 20 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, mix the chilli, ginger, garlic, lime zest and juice, soy sauce, sesame oil and spring onions together. Tip this dressing over the aubergine and tofu as soon as it comes out of the oven, then scatter with the sesame seeds. Serve hot with rice alongside.

And there you have it: delicious Miso Aubergines with Tofu, Sesame and Chilli served with rice and a sprinkling of chopped peanuts. Let me know if you try the recipe and how you like it! Find more vegan recipe inspiration in my Veganuary 2021 Roundup.