Baba ghanoush

Baba ghanoush

Ingredients

serves 8
  • 2 medium aubergines, halved
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 3 tbsp tahini
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp sea salt, to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika

Directions

Cooking mode
  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Prepare a large baking tray. Place the aubergines on the tray and brush with 1 tbsp olive oil, then turn them face down. Roast until very soft, about 35 to 40 minutes. Set aside to cool for a few minutes. Scoop out the flesh into a mesh strainer over a mixing bowl. Leave to rest for a few minutes and shake to release the moisture.
  2. Discard the water and transfer the aubergine to the bowl. Add the garlic and lemon juice, then mash with a fork. Add the tahini and stir until well combined. Add the olive oil 1 tbsp at a time and continue to mix until creamy.
  3. Stir in the parsley, cumin, smoked paprika and salt. Season to taste.
  4. Serve with a sprinkle of smoked paprika on top.
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