Smoky Baba Ganouj with Pomegranate Glaze and Zhug Spiced Naan

Smokey Baba Ganouj with Pomegranate glaze and Zhug Spiced Naan

Smoky Baba Ganouj with Pomegranate Glaze and Zhug Spiced Naan

 Ingredients for the Naan:

6 pieces Naan

Italian Herbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Zhug Blend

Sel Gris

 Directions for the Naan:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Drizzle the naan with Italian Herbes Extra Virgin Olive Oil and season with Zhug and Sel Gris. Bake for 5-7 mins or until warm throughout and just crispy on the edges.

Ingredients for the Baba Ganouj:

1 large eggplant, peeled and cut into thick slices

Sea Salt

Smoked Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 cloves garlic, grated

¼ cup Tahini

1 tsp Sweet Smoked Paprika

Juice of half a lemon (plus more adjusting flavor)

Pomegranate seeds, parsley and Pomegranate Balsamic for garnish

 Directions for the Baba Ganouj:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Sprinkle the eggplant slices with salt and place in a colander or rack-lined sheet pan and allow any excess liquid to drain away—about 20 mins. Rinse and pat dry. Place on a parchment lined sheet pan and drizzle with Smoked Extra Virgin Olive Oil and a little more salt. Roast until tender and starting to brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Move to a food processor and process with the tahini, garlic, Sweet Smoked Paprika and lemon. Taste and adjust with more salt and lemon juice