Stuffed Aubergine Boats

Serves 4 Ingredients Method

2 medium aubergines, cut in half

2 tblsp of sunflower or soya oil

1 onion, peeled and chopped

225g of chicken or turkey livers,

chopped 3-4 tblsp of fresh parsley,

chopped 1⁄2 tsp of lemon rind, finely grated

1⁄2 -1 clove of garlic, peeled and crushed

1 large tomato, chopped

175g of cooked brown rice

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Garnish: 2 tblsp of grated cheese Twists of lemon

Scoop out and chop the flesh from the aubergines to within 1.5cm from the edge. Blanch the aubergine shells in very hot water for 2 minutes- drain well. Heat the oil and fry the aubergine flesh and and onion until soft. Add the livers and cook for 3-4 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Season. Place the ingredients into the aubergine shells, cover and bake at 200 degrees C/ 400 degrees F / Gas Mark 6 for 15-20 minutes. Serve hot. Garnish with a sprinkling of cheese and a twist of lemon on each half.