Eggplant & Ostrich Mince Bake

Soon you will be savouring a mouthful of a moussaka-inspired meal, Chef! Made with ostrich mince for a South African taste twist, this satisfying dinner features a bubbling cream cheese & yoghurt topping, roasted aubergine, & rich tomato passata. Garnished with toasted pumpkin seeds & fresh, cooling mint.

Eggplant & Ostrich Mince Bake

with fresh mint

Hands on Time: 25 - 45 minutes

Overall Time: 40 - 60 minutes

Ingredients:

  • Aubergine
  • Bell Pepper
  • Bell Peppers
  • Creamy Topping
  • Free-range Ostrich Mince
  • Fresh Mint
  • Garlic Clove
  • Garlic Cloves
  • NOMU Moroccan Rub
  • Onion
  • Onions
  • Ostrich
  • Pumpkin Seeds
  • Tomato Passata

From your kitchen:

  • Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Water
  • Sugar/Sweetener/Honey
Photo of Eggplant & Ostrich Mince Bake
  1. AUBS

    Preheat the oven to 220°C. Spread out the aubergine rounds on a roasting tray, coat in oil, and season. Roast in the hot oven for 15-20 minutes until softened and starting to brown, shifting halfway.

  2. TOAST

    Place the pumpkin seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.

  3. SAUCE

    Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Add the sliced onion and the sliced peppers. Fry until lightly golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally. Add the grated garlic, the NOMU rub, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the tomato passata and 100ml of water. Simmer until thickening and reduced, 6-8 minutes. Remove from the heat, add a sweetener (to taste), and season.

  4. MOUSSAKA

    Pour the saucy mince into an ovenproof dish, top with a layer of the aubergine rounds, and lightly smear the creamy topping over the aubergine rounds. Turn the oven to grill or the highest setting, grill until bubbling, and lightly golden, 5-8 minutes.

  5. DINNER IS READY

    Dish up the moussaka, top with a sprinkle of the toasted pumpkin seeds, and garnish with the sliced mint. Dig in, Chef!

  • Aubergine - 250g

  • Pumpkin Seeds - 10g

  • Free-range Ostrich Mince - 150g

  • Onion - 1

  • Bell Peppers - 1

  • Garlic Clove - 1

  • NOMU Moroccan Rub - 10ml

  • Tomato Passata - 100ml

  • Creamy Topping - 120ml

  • Fresh Mint - 3g

  1. AUBS

    Preheat the oven to 220°C. Spread out the aubergine rounds on a roasting tray, coat in oil, and season. Roast in the hot oven for 15-20 minutes until softened and starting to brown, shifting halfway.

  2. TOAST

    Place the pumpkin seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.

  3. SAUCE

    Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Add the sliced onion and the sliced peppers. Fry until lightly golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally. Add the grated garlic, the NOMU rub, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the tomato passata and 200ml of water. Simmer until thickening and reduced, 6-8 minutes. Remove from the heat, add a sweetener (to taste), and season.

  4. MOUSSAKA

    Pour the saucy mince into an ovenproof dish, top with a layer of the aubergine rounds, and lightly smear the creamy topping over the aubergine rounds. Turn the oven to grill or the highest setting, grill until bubbling, and lightly golden, 5-8 minutes.

  5. DINNER IS READY

    Dish up the moussaka, top with a sprinkle of the toasted pumpkin seeds, and garnish with the sliced mint. Dig in, Chef!

  • Aubergine - 500g

  • Pumpkin Seeds - 20g

  • Free-range Ostrich Mince - 300g

  • Onion - 1

  • Bell Pepper - 1

  • Garlic Clove - 1

  • NOMU Moroccan Rub - 20ml

  • Tomato Passata - 200ml

  • Creamy Topping - 240ml

  • Fresh Mint - 5g

  1. AUBS

    Preheat the oven to 220°C. Spread out the aubergine rounds on a roasting tray, coat in oil, and season. Roast in the hot oven for 20-25 minutes until softened and starting to brown, shifting halfway.

  2. TOAST

    Place the pumpkin seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.

  3. SAUCE

    Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Add the sliced onion and the sliced peppers. Fry until lightly golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally. Add the grated garlic, the NOMU rub, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the tomato passata and 300ml of water. Simmer until thickening and reduced, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat, add a sweetener (to taste), and season.

  4. MOUSSAKA

    Pour the saucy mince into an ovenproof dish, top with a layer of the aubergine rounds, and lightly smear the creamy topping over the aubergine rounds. Turn the oven to grill or the highest setting, grill until bubbling, and lightly golden, 5-8 minutes.

  5. DINNER IS READY

    Dish up the moussaka, top with a sprinkle of the toasted pumpkin seeds, and garnish with the sliced mint. Dig in, Chef!

  • Aubergine - 750g

  • Pumpkin Seeds - 30g

  • Free-range Ostrich Mince - 450g

  • Onions - 2

  • Bell Peppers - 2

  • Garlic Cloves - 2

  • NOMU Moroccan Rub - 30ml

  • Tomato Passata - 300ml

  • Creamy Topping - 360ml

  • Fresh Mint - 8g

  1. AUBS

    Preheat the oven to 220°C. Spread out the aubergine rounds on a roasting tray, coat in oil, and season. Roast in the hot oven for 20-25 minutes until softened and starting to brown, shifting halfway.

  2. TOAST

    Place the pumpkin seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.

  3. SAUCE

    Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Add the sliced onion and the sliced peppers. Fry until lightly golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally. Add the grated garlic, the NOMU rub, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the tomato passata and 400ml of water. Simmer until thickening and reduced, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat, add a sweetener (to taste), and season.

  4. MOUSSAKA

    Pour the saucy mince into an ovenproof dish, top with a layer of the aubergine rounds, and lightly smear the creamy topping over the aubergine rounds. Turn the oven to grill or the highest setting, grill until bubbling, and lightly golden, 5-8 minutes.

  5. DINNER IS READY

    Dish up the moussaka, top with a sprinkle of the toasted pumpkin seeds, and garnish with the sliced mint. Dig in, Chef!

  • Aubergine - 1kg

  • Pumpkin Seeds - 40g

  • Free-range Ostrich Mince - 600g

  • Onions - 2

  • Bell Peppers - 2

  • Garlic Cloves - 2

  • NOMU Moroccan Rub - 40ml

  • Tomato Passata - 400ml

  • Creamy Topping - 440ml

  • Fresh Mint - 10g

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