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.