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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
Rate this recipe- Difficulty: Easy
- Serves 6
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Dairy Free
Preparation
- Total time
- 1 Hr
- Preparation time
- 15 Mins
- Cooking time
- 45 Mins
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3 aubergines
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1 garlic clove, crushed
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1 tbsp tahini
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1 tsp ground cumin
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½ tbsp smoked paprika
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Small handful of parsley
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 lemon, juiced
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Maldon smoked salt
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Cracked black pepper
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1 tsp za'atar
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Preheat the oven to 180°C
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Pop the aubergines on a baking tray and drizzle with olive oil
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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
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Allow the aubergines to cool before slicing open and scooping out the tender flesh and discarding the skins
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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
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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
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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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