Baked Spiced Aubergines

Baked Spiced Aubergines

Serves 4

Full Choice and No Count  1 pt per serving

low fat cooking spray

2 small aubergines, halves lengthways

4 tsp olive oil (1pt each)

4 tsp lemon juice

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

2 tsp paprika

salt & pepper

coriander or parsley to garnish

Preheat oven to Gas 5/190ºC/375ºF.  Spray a baking sheet with spray oil.

Using a sharp knife, score the aubergine halves into a criss-sross pattern, but without cutting through the skin.  Spread each one with 1 tsp olive oil, sprinkle with lemon juice, garlic and paprika.  Arrange on the baking sheet.

Bake for 20-25 mins until the flesh is soft and cooked.  Serve garnished with parsley or coriander.

Note: Leave out the paprika if want. Add chilli for a spicier kick!