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Ingredients
Method
- 2 eggplants, peeled and chopped
- 6 tbsp olive oil
- ½ red onion, chopped very finely
- 2 crushed garlic cloves
- 1 bunch of basil
- Splash of olive oil
- 1 ciabatta loaf
- Heat the oil in a frying pan, and add the onion and eggplant together and fry for 15 mins to soften. Add the garlic, and fry for 2 mins more. Season liberally. Meanwhile, brush slices of ciabatta with olive oil, and griddle the slices for 2 mins on each side, or until charred.
- Place all of the eggplant mixture into a food processor along with the basil, and another splash of oil. Blend to a rough paste, and pour into a bowl. Serve immediately with the griddled bread - the perfect side dish!
30 mins
4 serving
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