Serves 4
Preparation time 15 minutes
Cooking time 15 minutes

• olive oil, for frying
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 brinjal, cubed, salted and rinsed
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 can Mexican-flavoured tomatoes
• 1 can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• fresh coriander, tortillas, guacamole and grated cheese, to serve

1 Heat the olive oil in a saucepan and sauté the onion until soft. Add some more oil and then add the brinjal and garlic. Fry gently for five minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the tomatoes. Simmer for five minutes.

2 Add the beans and continue to simmer for another five minutes. Add seasoning to taste. Serve with fresh coriander, guacamole and grated cheese, wrapped in a tortilla.

GOOD IDEA To increase the fibre content, use whole-wheat wraps or serve on a bed of brown rice.

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