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Lebanese Baba Ghanoush

Lebanese Baba Ghanoush Recipe

A middle eastern aubergine dip with tahini and cumin
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Lebanese
Calories 162 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 small aubergines
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 4 tablespoons tahini paste
  • 1/4 cup ground almonds
  • 1/2 lemon, juice of
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt
  • fresh ground pepper
  • fresh thyme sprig (to garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Grill the whole aubergines, turning them frequently until the skin blackens and blisters. Remove the peel, chop roughly and leave to drain in a colander.
  • Squeeze as much liquid out of teh aubergines and place in a processor. Addd the garlic, tahini, ground almonds, lemon juice and cumin, season to taste and process to a smooth paste. Rough chop half of the mint leaves and stir into the dip.
  • Spoon dip into a bowl and scatter remaining leaves and the olive oil on top. Serve with toasted pitta bread.

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Nutrition

Serving: 177gCalories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 12.3gProtein: 4.2gFat: 12.2gSaturated Fat: 1.6gSodium: 15.7mgFiber: 6.8gSugar: 3.9g
Keyword < 15 Mins, African, Easy, Healthy, Inexpensive, Low Cholesterol, Low Protein, Vegetable
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