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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. Preheat oven to 200°C. Place eggplant whole on baking tray. Bake for 30 minutes or until soft and wrinkled.
    2. Slice eggplant open, using a spoon remove flesh, place into food processor. Discard eggplant skins.
    3. Add oil, lemon juice, tahini, garlic and cumin and blend until smooth.
    4. Serve with fresh vegetables and crackers.

    Tips

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

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