This recipe is perfect for those looking for an alternative to hummus. It is ideal to accompany your meals or serve as a dip for appetizers. Surprise your guests with this delicacy!
Recipes
Baba Ganoush
Ingredients
- 750 g eggplant
- 60 ml lemon juice
- 60 ml tahini
- 3 small cloves of garlic
- Salt and pepper
- A few sprigs of fresh parsley
- A splash of Borges extra virgin olive oil
- Pita bread on the side
Step by step
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 230 °C. Prick the eggplants with a fork and set them on a baking sheet. Bake them for 30 or 40 minutes until they are soft. Let them cool a little.
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Step 2
Slice each eggplant lengthwise, scoop the flesh from the skin and blend it in a blender until it forms a smooth purée.
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Step 3
Add the lemon juice, tahini, minced garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
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Step 4
Transfer the mixture into a bowl. Add 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, season to taste and stir. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
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Step 5
Before serving, make a well in the center, pour in some olive oil and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve with warm pita bread.