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We served this with steak but it would be nice with other vegetable dishes too.

Pomegranate-glazed aubergine – serves 4

• 2 large aubergines, peeled and cut into 2.5cm rounds
• 3-4 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 scallions, finely sliced on the diagonal
• a generous handful of salted peanuts, chopped

Preheat the oven to 220C/200C fan/Gas 7.

Line a large baking tray with baking paper.

Set the aubergine slices onto the baking tray, then brush both sides with olive oil. Bake in the oven for 22-25 minutes until cooked through but not browned.

Mix the pomegranate molasses and maple syrup together, then use a pastry brush to brush evenly over both sides of the aubergines, then sprinkle with some flaked sea salt. Roast for another 5-6 minutes or until glazed and sticky.

Scatter with the scallion and peanuts before serving.

(Original recipe from Persiana Everyday by Sabrina Ghayour, Asteer, 2022.)