Free Style Baba Ganoush (Eggplant Spread)

Submitted by Eismeer

"Quick and easy. An explosion of flavour. I used what I had at hand, and even though it might not be the traditional way to prepare Baba Ganoush, it turned out to be very delicious. I did not want to use such a lot of olive oil, so I added low fat cream cheese for a creamy texture instead. Serve with flat bread. Leave out cream cheese to go vegan :)."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• 2 medium sized eggplants
• 2 teaspoons tahini
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin
• 2 garlic cloves
• 30 -50 g walnuts
• 1 -2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
• 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
• 100 g cream cheese (optional)
• 1 -2 tablespoon parsley (chopped)
• salt and pepper (to taste)

directions

1. Slice eggplant, sprinkle with salt, brush with olive oil and let broil in oven at maximum heat (225-250°C) until golden brown (about 15 minutes).
2. Chop eggplant slices and transfer to bowl.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients and purée/mash until the consistency you like is reached.
4. Enjoy!