Bosh spicy stuffed aubergine - What can I use instead of the soya mince!!

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I’m a numpty. I thought I had some in the freezer.
What shall I use instead?

Or ditch the menu choice and make something else?

Have you got tinned lentils?

I was going to say tinned lentils too

1 can of green lentils here

Lentils, or chop mushrooms finely and fry them to remove plenty of liquid before using like mince

Cross post, sounds like you're sorted!

Lentils, or chickpeas, or chopped mushrooms and nuts (or chestnuts if left over)

I substitue grated carrot for soya mince in my chillis.

I’d use those. Drain and rinse them and maybe give them a quick blast in the microwave. I wouldn’t fry them. I’d do the rest of the stuffing and just stir them through at the end.

I don't suppose you have any of the dried/de-hydrated mince?
Otherwise, maybe crumbled up tofu or tempeh (lightly fried), crumbled up veggie sausage/burger/bacon slices/kebab/'chickn' strips? Obviously depends on whether you have any of these things in the house!

Thanks everyone
I used grated carrot and the tin of lentils (drained). The mixture is quite dry and powdery. What shall I do/add?

Tomatoes, tomato puree?

I was thinking that too but it’s a whole new flavour isn’t it?

Just use some stock to thin it a little

I’m so pleased you said that ponkydonkey, as that’s what I did

Note to self. Have more confidence in the kitchen