Middle Eastern meals are well known for their health benefits with their selections of ingredients. The falafel with aubergine dip is a great light meal or starter.
Middle Eastern meals are well known for their health benefits with their selections of ingredients. The falafel with aubergine dip is a great light meal or starter.
Prep time25 minutes
Ready In50 minutes
Servings4 portions
DifficultyMedium
Ingredients
1 aubergine
2 tbsp olive oil
1 red bell pepper finely diced
2 cloves garlic crushed
40 g Flora ProActiv buttery
pinch paprika
1/2 tbsp ground cumin
2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
400 g tinned chickpeas drained
1 small onion finely chopped
1 clove garlic crushed
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tbsp dried mixed herbs
1 tbsp flour
1 tbsp olive oil
pitta bread to serve
Instructions
Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C Fan/Gas mark 6.
For the aubergine dip, cut the aubergine in half lengthways, place on baking sheet and brush with oil. Roast in oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
Grill the pepper until skin has blackened. Cool and then peel off skin. Remove seeds and finely chop flesh. Place in a bowl with garlic, Flora ProActiv Buttery spread, spices and herbs
Spoon out aubergine flesh, chop finely and add to bowl. Mix well and season to taste.
For the falafel, place all ingredients except for oil in a food processor and blend until smooth or the texture you prefer. Form the mix into small balls and flatten slightly.
Brush with the oil and bake in oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
Serve both the aubergine and falafel with salad, in pitta breads or with crudités. Both can be kept in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.
Prep time25 minutes
Ready In
Servings4 portions
DifficultyMedium