Roasted Aubergine Dip
2014-12-09- Cuisine: Family
- Course: Sauces
- Skill Level: Intermediate
Recipe Info
- Servings : 8
- Prep Time : 25m
- Cook Time : 40m
- Ready In : 1:05 h
Ingredients
- 1 large aubergine
- 2 garlic cloves, skin on
- 1⁄2 lemon, juiced
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 11⁄2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 onions, finely chopped
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Place aubergine and garlic on tray. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes or until aubergine is soft. Set aside to cool for 15 minutes.
Step 2
Cut aubergine in half lengthways. Using a metal spoon, scoop out flesh onto a chopping board. Roughly chop. Transfer to a bowl.
Step 3
Squeeze flesh from garlic into a small bowl. Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice, tahini, 1 tablespoon oil and salt and pepper. Mash with a fork until well combined.
Step 4
Stir into aubergine with the onion. Transfer to an airtight container. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Step 5
Spoon dip into a bowl. Drizzle with remaining oil.