What matters
Do not pierce through the shells.
Everyday cooking Recipe
Air fryer lentil feta aubergines
Air fryer aubergines filled with lentils, tomato and feta. Roast the hollowed halves first, then add the cooked filling and finish baking.
Total time
58 min
Calories
318 kcal
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Let the aubergine shell soften
One medium aubergine makes two filled halves. Use the scooped flesh in the filling too. Brown lentils must be fully cooked, not merely soaked.
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Recipe
Air fryer lentil feta aubergines
Air fryer aubergines filled with lentils, tomato and feta. Roast the hollowed halves first, then add the cooked filling and finish baking.
Ingredients
2 servings
Method
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1
Prepare
If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 180 °C. Halve and hollow aubergine, leaving walls about 8 mm thick. Brush shells with half the oil and roast about 20 minutes at 180 °C until tender.
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2
Mix and season
Finely dice flesh. Fry with onion in remaining oil, add passata, lentils and seasonings and reduce for about 5 minutes until thick.
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3
Cook
Fill tender shells, crumble feta over and bake about 10 minutes at 180 °C. If shells remain firm, roast them longer before filling.
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4
Check and serve
The filling must be hot throughout. Lift halves with a wide spatula and serve fresh.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer lentil feta aubergines
Serving guidance
Extra bread is not included in nutrition.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Replace feta with a suitable plant-based alternative.
Use a little cumin instead of oregano.
Nutrition per serving
318kcal
25.8 gCarbohydrates
16.1 gProtein
13.4 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air fryer lentil feta aubergines
Only after fully cooking separately and measuring the cooked weight.
Thick walls or too little preroasting prevent tender shells.
No, dice it and use it in the filling.
No, lentils and feta form the vegetarian filling.
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