Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Tahini | 1 tbsp (15g) | 89 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 large aubergine
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 2 tablespoons *tahini
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons natural yoghurt
- 2 teaspoons olive oil, for garnishing
- juice of half a lemon, for garnishing
Directions
Preheat oven to 180ºC (350ºF) Gas mark 4 for five minutes. Place whole aubergine on a baking tray and bake for 45 minutes until outer shell is crisp and inside is soft. Set aside to cool for 20 minutes.
Split open the aubergine by cutting in the centre, and scoop out the flesh into a medium sized bowl. Discard the skin.
Next add the garlic, salt, lemon juice, yoghurt, tahini and mash by hand until a smooth puree is achieved, or place in a blender and pulse for 5 seconds.
Category:Arabian Recipes
Category:Arabian Appetizers