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Baba ghanoush
Baba ghanoush is a Lebanese dish which comprises of soft aubergine and spices – it’s a delicious alternative to hummus and works brilliantly with fresh crispy veggies. Serve as a healthy after school snack or pair with cocktails at a dinner party
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Serves 6
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Dairy Free
Preparation
- Total time
- 1 Hr
- Preparation time
- 15 Mins
- Cooking time
- 45 Mins
3 aubergines
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tbsp tahini
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tbsp smoked paprika
Small handful of parsley
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
Maldon smoked salt
Cracked black pepper
1 tsp za'atar
Preheat the oven to 180°C
Pop the aubergines on a baking tray and drizzle with olive oil
Place in the oven and roast for 45 minutes – 1 hour (depending on the size of your aubergines) until the outer skin is blackened and charred but the inside is soft and tender
Allow the aubergines to cool before slicing open and scooping out the tender flesh and discarding the skins
In a food processor, add the soft aubergine, garlic, olive oil, tahini, cumin, paprika, parsley and lemon juice, plus a generous pinch of Maldon smoked salt and some cracked black pepper. Blend together until the mixture is smooth
Place the baba ghanoush in a bowl and drizzle with some olive oil, then top with a sprinkling of za’atar and Maldon smoked salt
Serve alongside crudités or flatbreads to dip (or why not even pair with cocktails if you're hosting a dinner party?)
Tips
Serve with baby cucumber, mixed radishes, chicory, cherry tomatoes, flatbreads or crackers
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