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3 SIMPLE but GREAT Aubergine Recipes | Step by Step Tutorial

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Ingredients

  • 2 medium aubergines (eggplants)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Pita bread or vegetable sticks for serving

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat your smoker or grill to a medium heat.
  2. 2Prick the aubergines with a fork and brush them with olive oil.
  3. 3Place the aubergines on the grill or in the smoker and cook for about 30-40 minutes, turning occasionally, until the skin is charred and the flesh is soft.
  4. 4Remove the aubergines from the heat and let them cool slightly before peeling off the skin.
  5. 5In a mixing bowl, combine the smoked aubergine flesh, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, minced garlic, lemon juice, and tahini.
  6. 6Mash the mixture with a fork or blend it in a food processor until smooth and creamy.
  7. 7Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice as desired.
  8. 8Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped parsley.
  9. 9Serve with pita bread or vegetable sticks for dipping.

Equipment

smoker or grillmixing bowlfork or food processorserving bowl
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Ingredients

  • 1 medium aubergine (eggplant)
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. 2Cut the aubergine in half lengthwise and score the flesh with a knife.
  3. 3Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  4. 4Place the aubergine halves cut side down on a baking sheet and roast for about 30-35 minutes, or until the flesh is soft.
  5. 5Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before scooping the flesh into a bowl.
  6. 6Add the yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, tahini, cumin, and additional salt and pepper to the bowl with the aubergine flesh.
  7. 7Using a fork or a food processor, blend the mixture until smooth and creamy.
  8. 8Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more lemon juice or salt as desired.
  9. 9Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil on top.
  10. 10Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Equipment

baking sheetmixing bowlfork or food processorknifecutting board
veganplant-basedgluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Ingredients

  • 2 medium aubergines (eggplants)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. 2Cut the aubergines in half lengthwise and score the flesh with a knife.
  3. 3Drizzle olive oil over the cut sides of the aubergines and sprinkle with salt.
  4. 4Place the aubergines cut side down on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the flesh is soft and slightly charred.
  5. 5Remove the aubergines from the oven and let them cool slightly.
  6. 6Scoop out the flesh of the roasted aubergines and place it in a mixing bowl.
  7. 7Add smoked paprika, minced garlic, lemon juice, and additional salt to the bowl. Mash the mixture with a fork or blend it until smooth, depending on your desired texture.
  8. 8Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  9. 9Transfer the spread to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
  10. 10Serve with pita bread, crackers, or vegetable sticks.

Equipment

baking sheetmixing bowlfork or blender

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