eCook Meal
Charred Aubergine & Ostrich Mince
with minty yoghurt & a fruity seed mix
Called the number 1 food cuisine in the world by a certain famous celebrity Chef, you are in for a real culinary treat today! This mouthwatering Moroccan meal blends savoury & sweet to perfection, from the toasted dates, crunchy nut mix, to the harissa paste-infused tomato sauce that the mince is cooked in. Served with oven-roasted aubergine and a mint-infused Greek yoghurt to balance all the complex aromotics.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
Aubergine
Preheat the oven to 220°C. Spread the Aubergine on a roasting tray, coat in oil, and season. Roast in the hot oven until softened, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway).
FLAVOURFUL MINCE
Place a pan over 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. Fry until browned, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the Onion and fry until soft, 3-4 minutes. Add the NOMU rub, harissa paste, Garlic, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the tomato passata and 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until thickening, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat, add a sweetener (to taste) and seasoning.
TOAST
Roughly chop the dates and the almonds from the fruity seed mix. Place the fruity seed mix in a pan over medium heat. Toast until lightly charred, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
Combine the yoghurt with the mint.
DINNER IS READY
Make a bed of the Aubergine, top with the saucy mince, dollops of minty yoghurt and scatter over the fruity seed mix. Well done, Chef!
Aubergine
Preheat the oven to 220°C. Spread the Aubergine on a roasting tray, coat in oil, and season. Roast in the hot oven until softened, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway).
FLAVOURFUL MINCE
Place a pan over 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. Fry until browned, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the Onion and fry until soft, 3-4 minutes. Add the NOMU rub, harissa paste, Garlic, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the tomato passata and 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until thickening, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat, add a sweetener (to taste) and seasoning.
TOAST
Roughly chop the dates and the almonds from the fruity seed mix. Place the fruity seed mix in a pan over medium heat. Toast until lightly charred, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
Combine the yoghurt with the mint.
DINNER IS READY
Make a bed of the Aubergine, top with the saucy mince, dollops of minty yoghurt and scatter over the fruity seed mix. Well done, Chef!
Aubergine
Preheat the oven to 220°C. Spread the Aubergine on a roasting tray, coat in oil, and season. Roast in the hot oven until softened, 35-40 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway).
FLAVOURFUL MINCE
Place a pan over 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. Fry until browned, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the Onion and fry until soft, 3-4 minutes. Add the NOMU rub, harissa paste, Garlic, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the tomato passata and 300ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until thickening, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat, add a sweetener (to taste) and seasoning.
TOAST
Roughly chop the dates and the almonds from the fruity seed mix. Place the fruity seed mix in a pan over medium heat. Toast until lightly charred, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
Combine the yoghurt with the mint.
DINNER IS READY
Make a bed of the Aubergine, top with the saucy mince, dollops of minty yoghurt and scatter over the fruity seed mix. Well done, Chef!
Aubergine
Preheat the oven to 220°C. Spread the Aubergine on a roasting tray, coat in oil, and season. Roast in the hot oven until softened, 35-40 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 25-30 minutes (shifting halfway).
FLAVOURFUL MINCE
Place a pan over 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. Fry until browned, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the Onion and fry until soft, 3-4 minutes. Add the NOMU rub, harissa paste, Garlic, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the tomato passata and 300ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until thickening, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat, add a sweetener (to taste) and seasoning.
TOAST
Roughly chop the dates and the almonds from the fruity seed mix. Place the fruity seed mix in a pan over medium heat. Toast until lightly charred, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
Combine the yoghurt with the mint.
DINNER IS READY
Make a bed of the Aubergine, top with the saucy mince, dollops of minty yoghurt and scatter over the fruity seed mix. Well done, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R179.44
for 4 servings · R44.86 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Garlic Cloves needs 2Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Onions needs 2Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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Free-range Ostrich Mince needs 600 gExtra Lean Ostrich Mince 500 g 500 g at R79.99 · 1.20× packR95.99
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Fresh Mint needs 10 gFresh Mint 20 g 20 g at R14.99 · 50% of packR7.50
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Aubergine needs 1 kgMacaroni 500 g 500 g at R22.99 · 2.0× packsR45.98
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Greek Yoghurt
- Tomato Passata
- Fruity Seed Mix
- Pesto Princess Harissa Paste
- NOMU Moroccan Rub
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Charred Aubergine & Ostrich Mince?
The preparation time for Charred Aubergine & Ostrich Mince with minty yoghurt & a fruity seed mix is between 25 and 45 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Charred Aubergine & Ostrich Mince with minty yoghurt & a fruity seed mix?
The total time required to make Charred Aubergine & Ostrich Mince with minty yoghurt & a fruity seed mix is between 45 and 65 minutes.
How many servings does Charred Aubergine & Ostrich Mince provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Charred Aubergine & Ostrich Mince?
Aubergine, Fresh Mint, Fruity Seed Mix, Garlic, Greek Yoghurt, NOMU Moroccan Rub, Onion, Ostrich, Ostrich Mince, Pesto Princess Harissa Paste, Tomato Passata
What is the nutritional information of Charred Aubergine & Ostrich Mince?
Calories: 694.1, Carbs: 62 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 45.8 grams, Sugar: 29.9 grams, Salt: 986.6 grams
How do I prepare Charred Aubergine & Ostrich Mince?
AUBERGINE: Preheat the oven to 220°C. Spread the aubergine on a roasting tray, coat in oil, and season. Roast in the hot oven until softened, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway). Alternatively, air fry at 200°C until crispy, 20-25 minutes (shifting halfway). TOAST: Roughly chop the dates and the almonds from the fruity seed mix. Place the fruity seed mix in a pan over medium heat. Toast until lightly charred, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. FLAVOURFUL MINCE: Place a pan over 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. Fry until browned, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the onion and fry until soft, 3-4 minutes. Add the NOMU rub, harissa paste, garlic, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Mix in the tomato passata and 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until thickening, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat, add a sweetener (to taste) and seasoning. DINNER IS READY: Make a bed of the aubergine, top with the saucy mince, dollops of minty yoghurt and scatter over the fruity seed mix. Well done, Chef! JUST BEFORE SERVING: Combine the yoghurt with the mint.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Charred Aubergine & Ostrich Mince?
Aubergine, Fresh Mint, Fruity Seed Mix, Garlic, Greek Yoghurt, NOMU Moroccan Rub, Onion, Ostrich, Ostrich Mince, Pesto Princess Harissa Paste, Tomato Passata
How many calories does Charred Aubergine & Ostrich Mince have?
694.1 calories
How much fat content does Charred Aubergine & Ostrich Mince have?
grams