Smoked Aubergine Purée

A smoky, creamy aubergine purée with bright lemon, garlic, and fresh dill. Perfect as a dip or a light side dish, best served warm.

Ingredients

• Aubergine

  ⚖ 660 g 2 pcs
  kcal/г%DV

  Calories

  1658%

  Protein

  6.512%

  Total Fat

  1.21%

  Carbohydrates

  38.814%
• Yogurt

  ⚖ 154.5 g 💧 150 ml 🥄 10⅛ tbsp
  kcal/г%DV

  Calories

  914%

  Protein

  15.731%

  Total Fat

  0.60%

  Carbohydrates

  5.01%
• Dill

  ⚖ 75 g 25 pcs
  kcal/г%DV

  Calories

  321%

  Protein

  2.65%

  Total Fat

  0.81%

  Carbohydrates

  5.31%
• Lemon

  ⚖ 100 g 🍋 1¼ pcs
  kcal/г%DV

  Calories

  291%

  Protein

  1.12%

  Total Fat

  0.30%

  Carbohydrates

  9.33%
• Garlic

  ⚖ 15 g 🧄 3 pcs
  kcal/г%DV

  Calories

  211%

  Protein

  1.01%

  Total Fat

  0.10%

  Carbohydrates

  4.21%

Instructions

• Heat the grill to its highest setting. Slice the aubergines in half lengthways, then grill for 25 minutes, turning occasionally, until the flesh is completely soft — the skin will remain firm but the interior will yield easily. Remove from the grill and leave to cool until comfortable to handle.
• Using a sharp knife, score the grilled flesh, then scoop it out with a spoon into a bowl. Mash with a fork until you have a thick, even pulp. Beat in the juice of 1 lemon and 3 crushed garlic cloves. Fold in 150 ml of yogurt and a generous handful of chopped fresh dill, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve while still warm.