Baba Ganoush

Ingredients

For 4 portions

• 🍆 2 whole aubergine
• 🥣 2 Tbsp tahini
• 🍋 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 🧄 1 clove garlic
• 🏺 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 🧂 0.5 Tsp salt
• 🌿 1 Tbsp parsley

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 220 °C. Prick the aubergines a few times with a fork and place them on a baking tray. Roast for 40–45 minutes until the skins are charred and the flesh is completely soft and collapsed.
2. Leave to cool slightly, then slit open and scoop the flesh into a bowl, discarding the skins.
3. Mash the aubergine flesh with a fork or blend briefly for a smoother texture.
4. Stir in the tahini, lemon juice, crushed garlic and salt. Mix well.
5. Spoon into a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil and scatter with chopped parsley. Serve with warm flatbread.