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BBQ & Grill

Simple baba ganoush

This simplified baba ganoush is a lovely veggie barbecue or picnic accompaniment.

Ingredients:

  • 2 aubergine, peeled and chopped
  • 6 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 large bunch fresh basil
  • splash olive oil
  • 1 loaf ciabatta
  • extra olive oil, to brush

Directions:

  • Heat the oil in an oven-proof frying pan over a medium heat. Add the aubergine and onion and fry for fifteen minutes to soften. Add the garlic and fry for two minutes
  • Meanwhile, heat a griddle pan. Brush the ciabatta with oil and grill the bread on each side for 1-2 minutes, or until brown stripes appear.
  • Place the aubergine mixture into a food processor with the basil and a splash of oil. Blend to a rough paste and pour out into a bowl.
  • Serve the aubergine mixture with the griddled bread.