Unexpected but amazing combination

Creamy aubergine smoothie

Quite an unexpected combination of ingredients. But the result is amazing: a tasty, creamy drink with a hint of spice. Why not try this smoothie at lunchtime? Aubergine is rich in fibre and will make you feel fit and energised for the rest of the day. 

Ingredients

• ¼ cucumber
• ¼ red pepper
• 100 g cooked aubergine in chunks (cooled)
• 150 ml skimmed yoghurt
• 1 tl sesame oil
• 1-2 tl red wine vinegar  
• 100 ml water 
• 1 tbsp chopped chives

Garnish

Chives

Preparation

Peel the cucumber and slice into chunks. Remove the seeds from the red pepper. Place the cucumber, pepper and aubergine in the blender first and then add the rest of the ingredients. Blend until smooth. Pour the smoothie into two glasses and garnish with chives. Drink immediately.