Smoked Trout, Grilled Aubergine with Pesto

Make 4, prep time 15 minutes, cooking time 10-15 minutes

INGREDIENTS
1 large aubergine, cut into four slices
3 tbsp of olive oil
4 slices of wholegrain bread
4 tbsp of fresh basil
1 smoked trout fillet

TO SERVE
Lettuce leaves
Chopped spring onion
Torn basil leaves
Parmesan shavings

Smoked Trout, Grilled Aubergine with Pesto
Smoked Trout, Grilled Aubergine with Pesto

METHOD
Heat the oil on a medium heat in a griddle pan.
Add the aubergine, grill both sides for a few minutes.

Once the slices are soft remove from the heat.
Remove the excess oil from the pan and toast the bread on both sides.
Lay the aubergine on a chopping board, add a layer of pesto and spring onion.
Flake the trout at one end of the aubergine, then roll.
Arrange the lettuce leaves and toast on a serving tray.
Add a layer of pesto to each slice of toast, place the rolled aubergine in the centre.
Top with the remainder of the spring onion, basil leaves, parmesan shavings and serve.

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