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Baba ghanoush

This rich eggplant dip is a party favourite, serve baba ghanoush as part of a platter of dips.
baba ghanoush
3 cups
1H 15M

Serve baba ghanoush topped with fresh pomegranate seeds; or for a minted version, blend with 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves and 2 tablespoons greek-style yoghurt, and pomegranate seeds, too.

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Ingredients

Method

1.Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced).
2.Pierce eggplants all over with a fork or skewer; place on an oiled oven tray. Bake for 1 hour or until soft. Stand for 15 minutes, then peel eggplants. Discard skins; chop flesh coarsely.
3.Blend or process eggplant with tahini, juice, garlic and salt until combined. Spoon into a bowl; sprinkle with parsley. Keep baba ghanoush refrigerated if not serving immediately. how to use Serve as a dip or sandwich spread, or with grilled fish or red meat.

Serve baba ghanoush topped with fresh pomegranate seeds; or for a minted version, blend with 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves and 2 tablespoons greek-style yoghurt, and pomegranate seeds, too.

Baba ghanoush will keep for about a week.

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