Baba Ganoush

A super simple dip you can throw to together at home.  Baba ganoush is a great low-carb alternative to hummus.  This dip can be made smooth with a blender or you can mash it for some added texture. 

Ingredients

2 medium aubergines

3 tbsp tahini

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

1 ½ tbsp lemon juice

1 garlic clove, minced

¼ tsp salt – or to taste

*optional: garnish with extra-virgin olive oil and/or parsley

Steps

1.    Roast the aubergines;

Gas stove-top

On medium-high heat, roast aubergines on a grate above the flames.  Rotate every 3-4 minutes using tongs.  Roast until skin is nicely charred and the eggplant has deflated.

Oven

Cut the aubergines in half lengthways.  Score the flesh in a crisscross pattern – avoid cutting through the skin.  Drizzle with olive oil and bake, flesh side up, in the oven on 180C/350F for 45 minutes or until soft.

Leave aubergines to cool.

2.    If not already, cut the aubergines lengthwise and scoop out the flesh into a bowl (& mash) or straight into the blender.

3.    Add in the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt and parsley.  This can all be thrown directly into the blender for a smooth dip or mashed and mixed in a bowl for some texture.

4.    Season and tweak to your taste.  Feel free to add a little more lemon juice, tahini, garlic or salt!

5.    Garnish with some chopped fresh parsley and olive oil to serve.

And there you go, Baba Ganoush!

Enjoy!

Amanda

Sweet Chilli Dressing

Use this simple chilli dressing to spice up any meal.  It's quick and full of antioxidants.  Fresh coriander is loaded with micronutrients, antioxidants and can even act as a detoxifying agent promoting liver functions.  Raw garlic is also great for boosting your immune system!

Ingredients 
(serves 2-3)

1 red chilli sliced, seeds in 
2 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
Dash of salt
1 tbsp honey
2 tbsp of fish sauce
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp rice wine vinegar
3 green onions, chopped 
1 handful of fresh coriander, chopped
Juice of 1 lime

1. Thinly slice red chilli (seeds in), garlic, and add them to a pestle and mortar with a dash of salt and grind.
2. Add in the rest of the ingredients and give it a good stir – and finished, easy as that!

* This recipe can be done using a blender as well.  Throw all the ingredients (leaving the fresh coriander and green onions out) in a blender and blitz a few times.  Don't overdo it as you don't want to pureé it.  Stir in the fresh coriander and green onion to finish. 

Use this dressing on anything from fish or chicken to steamed veggies.  It will keep in the fridge for up to a week so feel free to make extra and save it for later.

Best wishes, 

Amanda 

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