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Aubergine dip recipe

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Try a different type of dip this summer with this Middle Eastern inspired dip - charred aubergine, fresh flatleaf parsley and juicy pomegranate seeds. See method

Serves 4
10 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook
102 calories / serving
Healthy
Vegetarian
Gluten-free

Ingredients

3 large aubergines
1 lemon, juiced
1 garlic clove, crushed

For the dressing

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp reduced fat natural yogurt
large handful flat leaf parsley, leaves chopped
½ pomegranate, seeds only
flatbreads, to serve (optional)

Each serving contains

Energy
425kj
102kcal 5%
Fat
7g 10%
Saturates
1g 6%
Sugars
7g 8%
Salt
0.3g 5%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 8g Protein 3.1g Fibre 0.1g

Method

Preheat the oven to gas 7, 220°C, fan 200°C.
Prick the aubergines all over with a fork, place on a baking tray and cook for 30 minutes, or until charred all over and very soft, turning over halfway through the cooking time. Allow to cool.
Holding the aubergines over a colander in the sink, peel the skin of and discard. Leave the flesh in the colander to drain for 10 minutes.
Using a fork for a coarse texture or a blender for a smooth dip, combine the aubergines with the lemon juice, garlic, yogurt, half the olive oil and half the chopped parsley. Season to taste, then spoon into a serving bowl.
Just before serving, drizzle with the remaining olive oil, then scatter with the remaining parsley and the pomegranate seeds.

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Please note that reference intakes relate to dip only and not accompaniments.