Melanzane Alla Parmigiana
Today we bring you an Italian vegetarian taste sensation and a real winter warmer with our Melanzane Parmigiana cooked by our Italian chef Andrea. Andrea uses fresh mozzarella, juicy aubergine, earthy Parmesan, homegrown basil, and Chilli No. 5’s Regal Red Pepper gourmet chilli sauce as the base. This simple but delicious recipe is packed with healthy ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 Aubergine
- 1 Small Onion Cut in quarters or eighths
- 2 Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 Parmesan Cheese
- Few leaves Basil
- 1 Bottle Chilli No. 5 Regal Red Pepper
- 1 Bottle Pizza Pizzazz Chilli Oil
Instructions
- Start by slicing some buffalo mozzarella
- Slice the eggplant in 4 nice thick slices
- Add Chilli No. 5 Chilli Oil & a bit of flaky salt
- Take the seasoned oil and brush over the aubergine slices
- Place the slices on the BBQ
- Twist the slices around
- Once grilled, take them of the BBQ
- Add a bit of Regal Red Pepper Chilli No. 5 Hot Sauce onto the tray
- Layer the eggplant slices on the tray and on top of the Regal Red Pepper sauce
- Top these with tea spoons of regal Red Pepper again ;)
- Add some parmesan on top (be generous!)
- Add few slices of mozzarella and basil leaves
- Repeat this process
- Place it back on the BBQ for 20 minutes and keep on checking it!
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Notes
Aubergines are an excellent source of dietary fibre and a good source of vitamins B1, B6 and potassium. In addition, it is high in the minerals copper, magnesium and manganese. So is Parmesan cheese.
Mozzarella contains B7, a vitamin used by those looking to strengthen their hair, skin, and nail health. It can also help to lower blood glucose levels for those with diabetes and is also great for bone and tooth health. Potassium helps to lower blood pressure. Zinc can help to increase the white blood cell count and help solve skin problems. Riboflavin or Vitamin B2 can help the body fight multiple conditions, including migraines. It has great antioxidant properties which can help to promote your overall health and immunity. Basil is nutrient-tastic and is an excellent source of vitamin K, manganese, and copper.
Our Regal Red Pepper Sauce is made from over 15 superfoods and contains multiple antioxidants.
