Aubergine melts

Don't add couscous if you want it to be low carb and some seasoning is a must for extra flavour.

I make something very similar and it tastes heavenly every time. The only difference is that before I pre-cook the aubergine I score the flesh with a knife (careful not to cut into the skin) and stuff it with plenty of thinly sliced garlic. Then add some salt, pepper and be very very generous with your olive oil. After 20-25 min in the oven it should be ready for the tomato. If it isn't then you probably didn't put enough olive oil. Put back in for 5 min with the tomatoes, then add the mozzarella and oven for another 5. Top up with fresh basil leaves...Very easy and delicious. I also put mushroom with the tomato sometimes.

I thought this was tasty. I cooked the aubergine for 40 min but it was a very large one. As per some of the suggestions I spread a very light layer of tomato pesto on the aubergine before putting the tomato and mozzarella on top. I used dried basil. I put this all in for 10/15 min.

recipe fairly basic. a big aubergine halved needs at least 40 mins to be tasty. served with a tomato and basil sauce with parmesan so basically a variation of a parmigiana.

A very disappointing recipe, almost no flavour at all; if I tried this again I'd use cheddar and tinned tomatoes which might not be 'low carb' but the end result might not end up in the bin

Absolutely the worst recipe ever. Nowhere near cooked at 25 minutes

I covered each half with pesto before adding the rest of the ingredients and it made all the difference.

As far as I'm concerned, the cooking time was correct but I found this dish bland so I will not make it again.

made this for a dinner party. What a mistake! Not only did it take 45 minutes to get the aubergine soft (instead of 25!), which meant that I was running late, it tasted horrible: really bland and the aubergine was almost bitter. A yucky mess that didn't get not even one positive comment from hungry guests. I do not recommend this dish and I certainly won't be making it again.

Needed about 40mins. I added feta cheese instead of mozzarella and it was just perfect. Together with tabouleh salad and a glass of white wine...great combination!