Stuffed Aubergine Boats - Miranda Café

Ingredients

• 2 medium aubergines, cut into halves, lengthwise
• 3 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/8 tsp of hing or, 1 medium onion (chopped) + 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 4 medium tomatoes, chopped or a 280gr of tin chopped tomatoes (discard excess water from the tin)
• 1/2 cup fresh basil, leaves chopped (extra for garnish). Parsley also works
• 1 tsp of mixed Italian spices (thyme, oregano, rosemary)
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• Black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup almonds/cashews, optional
• 1/4 cup vegan Parmesan, optional