This creamy Aubergine Dip is made with tahini for a nutty, rich flavour. It makes for a great addition to a last minute mezze or just simply devour it freshly made with warm pitta.
The Ingredients
This dip is similar in flavour to baba ganoush but is blitzed to resemble a puree like, dip consistency. The tahini adds a rich earthiness to the aubergine dip while the lemon and sumac add a fresh, zesty flavour. My tip is to roast the aubergine until the skin blisters to add a lovely smokiness.
Of course I have to add a healthy twist to all my recipes and this dip is no different. This plant based dip is full of healthy, delicious fats from the tahini and olive oil. It’s also high in fibre as it’s loaded with aubergine. Enjoy as part of a Mediterranean mezze or simply scoop out the bowl with crackers, bread sticks or my favourite, toasty warm pitta bread. I love to top my Aubergine Dip with a punchy, sweet Tomato, Balsamic and Red Onion salad
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Aubergine Dip
Ingredients
- 2 aubergines
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 100 g tahini
- 2 tbsp greek yoghurt or soy yoghurt
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1 large garlic clove minced
- 1 tsp sumac
- 1/4 tsp salt
Optional: Tomato, Balsamic and Red Onion salad
- 150 g plum tomato halved
- 1/4 red onion finely diced
- Handul Fresh Parsley finely chopped
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1.5 tbsp extra virign olive oil
- 1/8 tsp salt
- Black Pepper
Instructions
- Pre heat the oven to 220 C / 200C fan.
- Slice the aubergine in half lengthways.
- Rub the fleshy side with oil and place cut side down on a baking tray lined with baking porchment. Roast in the oven for 40 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and leave to cool for 5 minutes.
- Scoop out into a food processor. Add all remaining ingredients and blitz for 30-60 seconds to achieve a puree like consistency.
- If making the tomato salad simply add all the prepared ingredients to a bowl and stir to combine.
- Serve and top with the Tomato, Balsamic and Red Onion salad if desired.