10/09/2026
📺🍆 THURSDAY SUPPER SORTED!
It’s National TV Dinner Day, and tonight we’re swapping the traditional TV tray for something homemade, hearty and a little lighter. 😍📺
Our diabetic-friendly Hearty Brinjal & Mince Lasagne uses tender brinjal slices instead of pasta sheets, layered with rich beef mince, tomato and creamy cottage cheese for a comforting Thursday supper the whole family can enjoy.
🛒 All the ingredients you need are available from Pick n Pay stores.
👩🍳 Recipe credit: Hey Taylor
⏱️ 60 minutes | 👩🍳 Medium | 🍽️ Serves 4
🛒 WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
🍆 2 medium brinjals
🥩 500g beef mince
🧅 1 medium onion
🧄 2 garlic cloves
🍅 400g canned chopped tomatoes
🍅 2 tbsp tomato paste
🌿 1 tsp dried oregano
🥛 250g low-fat cottage cheese
🧀 50g grated Parmesan
🫒 2 tbsp olive oil
🧂 Salt & black pepper, to taste
👩🍳 LET’S COOK:
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 180°C. Slice the brinjals lengthwise into thin sheets, brush lightly with olive oil and bake for 10–15 minutes.
2️⃣ Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan. Cook the onion for 5 minutes, add the garlic and cook for another minute.
3️⃣ Add the mince and brown well. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste and oregano. Season and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
4️⃣ Mix the cottage cheese with half the Parmesan and a little salt and pepper.
5️⃣ Layer the mince sauce, brinjal and cottage cheese in an ovenproof dish. Repeat, then finish with brinjal, mince and the remaining Parmesan.
6️⃣ Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbling. Rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
✨ Hey Taylor Tip: Short on time? Pan-fry or griddle your brinjal slices instead.
Now grab a plate, pick your favourite show and settle in for a proper Thursday night TV dinner! 📺🍽️❤️
🛒 Find everything you need at your nearest Pick n Pay.
