Wow! I haven't posted since May of this year! I am a naughty girl...actually there's been a lot going on and, although I haven't been blogging, I have been cooking up a healthy eating storm!!
My latest creation came from a trip to my local Ranch market (great option for cheap fruits and veggies) where they had eggplants on special. Now, my original thought was to slice the eggplants into thin strips and barbecue them to use instead of pasta in a lasagna. However, this was not to be the case as I was given a large marrow (zucchini type thing) and I used that for the lasagna instead. So, I was left with a glut of eggplants and decided to make a quick, easy and healthy baba ganoush.
Again, not much in the way of recipe...feel free to adjust as necessary:
Ingredients:-
Eggplant(s)
Tahini paste (sesame seed paste)...I didnt have any so used almond butter instead...pb would work too!!
Olive oil...drizzle
Garlic (minced) or chilli/garlic paste for a bit more heat...to taste
Salt, pepper, lemon juice
Place whole eggplants on grill and barbie until skin is charred.
Place in big bowl and cover with plastic wrap until cool enough to handle.
Peel and remove ends and any large seedy areas.
Place in food processor with all other ingredients and whizz until no lumps remain.
You can thin with extra olive oil or some water if it's too thick.
Serve with carrots, celery, baby toms, pita bread, crackers or use as a spread instead of mayo on a sandwich. I made turkey kebabs with grilled veggies and used this as a condiment alongside.
It has a great smokey flavour and is low in calories but high in fiber!
Enjoy!
