This is an alternative to hummus, not pretty but very tasty
2 Medium sized eggplants
3 Garlic cloves
5 Basil leaves
5 tbsp Pitted black olives
Salt and pepper
1 dash Cayenne pepper
1 pinch Thyme (or a sprig of fresh)
1
Remove stems and cut eggplant in half, lengthwise
2
Score flesh on the diagonal
3
Top with salt, pepper and sprig of thyme
4
Bake in oven at 300°F for about 40 minutes (until soft)
5
Scrape soft flesh into food processor and discard skin
6
Add garlic, cayenne and basil and process until smooth
7
Drizzle with olive oil and process until thickened. Add black olives. Process
8
Serve on fresh toasted bread, or naan bread
Ingredients
2 Medium sized eggplants
3 Garlic cloves
5 Basil leaves
5 tbsp Pitted black olives
Salt and pepper
1 dash Cayenne pepper
1 pinch Thyme (or a sprig of fresh)