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Microwave chicken and aubergine bolognese

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Today we are making a microwave chicken and aubergine bolognese, an easy recipe with minced chicken and aubergine that comes in handy when we want a hearty homemade meal without any fuss. We make it right in a microwave silicone steamer, and you can toss it with your favourite spaghetti for a quick, flavour-packed sauce.

Prep: 10 minCook: 8 minServes: 2

Ingredients

Ingredients for this recipe

  • 2 small aubergines (or 1 medium to large)
  • 4 crushed tomatoes (or puréed canned tomatoes)
  • Minced chicken (beef, turkey, or your preferred mince works well too)
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Oregano
  • Himalayan pink salt
  • Black pepper
  • Extra virgin olive oil

Equipment

  • Microwave steaming case

Step by step

Method

  1. 1Wash and dice the aubergine into small cubes so it cooks through evenly.
  2. 2Place the diced aubergine into the microwave steaming case.
  3. 3Add the minced chicken and season to taste with black pepper, pink salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and a light drizzle of olive oil.
  4. 4Close the steaming case tightly and microwave on maximum power for 5 minutes.
  5. 5Once the time is up, carefully open the case, minding the hot steam inside.
  6. 6Add the crushed tomatoes and a generous sprinkle of oregano.
  7. 7Stir everything well with a spoon, seal the case again, and cook in the microwave for another 3 minutes on high.
  8. 8Carefully remove from the microwave and it is ready to serve.
  9. 9In my case, I served it tossed with low-carb spaghetti.
  10. 10All done! Our microwave chicken and aubergine bolognese is ready.

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