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Baba ganoush

Serves: 8
Prep: 10
Cook: 30

    This middle eastern side dish is traditionally served with flat bread as an appetiser or an accompaniment to a main meal. It’s also great as a dip or as a spread on sandwiches.

    Ingredients

    • 2 large eggplants
    • 1 tbs olive oil
    • 3 tbs lemon juice
    • ⅓ cup tahini
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • ½ tsp ground cumin

    Method

    1. Step 1

      Preheat oven to 200°C. Place eggplant whole on baking tray. Bake for 30 minutes or until soft and wrinkled.

    2. Step 2

      Slice eggplant open, using a spoon remove flesh, place into food processor. Discard eggplant skins.

    3. Step 3

      Add oil, lemon juice, tahini, garlic and cumin and blend until smooth.

    4. Step 4

      Serve with fresh vegetables and crackers.

    Tips

    • Keep refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 4 days.

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