Sesame Aubergine & Sweet Potato One Tray with Peanut Sauce

Sesame Aubergine & Sweet Potato One Tray with Peanut Sauce

Sesame Aubergine & Sweet Potato One Tray with Peanut Sauce

This is what you make when you have some veggies coming round for a weeknight dinner. I served it with brown rice, a green herby salad, and fried tofu. Obviously, a pot of Saucy adds a lil’ summin’ summin’, but this peanut sauce has loads of flavour with or without the added chili oil. This is a great dish to make because it’s simple, but the veg looks a bit fancy.

Ingredients:

Serves 2

Main:

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 1 large aubergine, cut into quarters lengthways

• 1 sweet potato, cut into quarters lengthways

• 2 spring onions, thinly sliced

• 4-5 tbsp sesame seeds

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• Salt and pepper to taste

Peanut Sauce:

• 2 tbsp crunchy peanut butter

• 3 tbsp toasted sesame oil

• 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar

• Zest of 2 limes + juice of 1.5 limes

• 1 tbsp grated ginger (1 large thumb)

• 1 small garlic clove, grated

• 4 tbsp tamari soya sauce

• 1/2 tsp Peanut Salsa

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Add the sweet potato wedges to a baking tray. Cover with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place in the oven for 15 minutes.

2. Prepare Aubergine: Season the aubergine pieces in the same way as the sweet potatoes and add to the tray. Roast for an additional 20 minutes.

3. Add Sesame Seeds: Drizzle a little more olive oil over the vegetables. Add sesame seeds to a bowl and coat each veggie wedge in the seeds. Place back into the oven for 15 minutes or until both vegetables are cooked.

4. Make the Peanut Sauce: While the vegetables are roasting, add all of the sauce ingredients to a bowl and whisk together until combined. Taste to check the seasoning.

5. Plate and Serve: Spread the peanut sauce on a plate and arrange the roasted vegetables on top. Garnish with chopped spring onions and a lime wedge.

This Sesame Aubergine & Sweet Potato One Tray with Peanut Sauce is a perfect dish to serve for a weeknight dinner. The combination of roasted vegetables and a flavourful peanut sauce makes it a delicious and impressive meal. Enjoy!