Go Back
Email Link
Print
Recipe Image
Notes
–
+
servings
Metric
US
Smaller
Normal
Larger
Smoky Baba Ganoush
Baba Ganoush is actually a delicious side dish made from eggplant and spices, said to originate in Lebanon.
Servings
4
to 6
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
Ingredients
6
large eggplants
sliced in half lengthways
3
tbsp
olive oil
2
tsp
ground cumin
Pinch
of paprika
1
cup
thick greek yoghurt
¼
cup
fresh mint leaves
chopped
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Metric
-
US
Instructions
Pre-heat the oven to
200
°C
Place the sliced eggplants on a large baking tray and drizzle with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and the ground cumin
Season and bake in the oven until slightly charred, approximately 30 minutes
Remove from the oven and allow to cool
Scoop the flesh from the eggplant into a large bowl
Combine the cooled eggplant with the remaining olive oil, yoghurt, fresh mint and seasoning
Serve with plenty of fresh crusty bread
Notes
Will keep in the fridge for 4 days
Course:
Sides
Keyword:
condiments, dips, sides