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Zingy aubergine and broad beans dip

Baba ganoush is a popular dip, normally made with barbecued aubergine which gives it a smoky flavour. This zingy aubergine and broad beans dip is a zesty version, made in the oven. The smoky flavour is provided by the smoked paprika and the roasted garlic. It’s ideal for garden parties, picnics, trips and laid-back summer lunches. For a traditional version of this recipe click here: Baba ganush with broad beans>>
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 1234

Ingredients
  

  • 2 smallish aubergine
  • ½ garlic bulb
  • 1 Tbsp tahini
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup broad beans
  • I handful mint
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns
  • Salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Rub the aubergine and garlic with oil, put them on a baking tray and bake for about 30 minutes, until their flesh have softened. Transfer them to a plate and let cool completely. You can refrigerate them until you’re ready to make the dip (up to three days).
  2. Blanch the broad beans in boiling water or steam them for 5 minutes, then rinse with cold water. Pop the beans out of the white membrane into a bowl and set aside.
  3. Scoop the aubergine & garlic flesh into a food processor. Add the tahini, lemon juice and zest, paprika, cumin and mint.
  4. Whiz until you get a creamy mixture.
  5. Taste, then season with salt and pepper to your liking.
  6. Add most of the broad beans and pulse for a few seconds until you get a slightly textured cream.
  7. Taste again and adjust the ingredients to your liking (you might want to add more lemon juice, salt or chilli flakes for a kick etc). Transfer the cream to a serving bowl.
  8. Just before serving, scatter the remaining broad beans on top, together with some mint leaves.