Baba Ganoush

A simplified aubergine dip with garlic and basil served alongside griddled ciabatta bread for barbecues or picnics.

Vegetarian Healthy Appetiser Picnic Aubergine

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

545.6

kcal / serving

2182.4 kcal total

Carbs

60.5g

per serving

242 g total

Fat

29.6g

per serving

118.2 g total

Protein

9.2g

per serving

36.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

GrainsCereals

loaf

Ciabatta

NutsSeeds

clove

Garlic

crushed

bunch

Basil

fresh

OilsFats

Olive Oil

6 tablespoons

Olive Oil

splash

Olive Oil

to brush

Vegetables

piece

Aubergine

peeled and chopped

0.5

piece

Red Onion

finely chopped

Method

Heat oil in an oven-proof frying pan over medium heat.

Fry aubergine and onion for fifteen minutes to soften.

Add garlic and fry for two minutes.

Heat a griddle pan and brush ciabatta with oil.

Grill bread for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until charred.

Process aubergine mixture, basil, and a splash of oil into a rough paste.

Serve the aubergine paste with the griddled bread.