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Aubergine & Yogurt Dip Recipe

Ingredients :

Makes 600ml / 1 PINT

  • 2 x 225g / 8oz aubergines

  • 1 tbsp light olive oil

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed

  • 190g jar pimentos, drained

  • 150ml / ¼ pint low-fat natural yogurt

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • 25g / 1oz black olives, pitted and chopped

  • 225g / 8oz cauliflower florets

  • 225g / 8oz broccoli florets

  • 125g / 4oz carrots, peeled and cut into 5cm / 2 inch strips

Wheat-Free & Gluten-Free Recipe - Aubergine & Yogurt Dip

Method :

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6. Pierce the skin of the aubergines with a fork and place on a baking tray. Cook for 40 minutes or until very soft.

  2. Cool the aubergines, then cut in half, scoop out the flesh and tip into a bowl.

  3. Mash the aubergine with the olive oil, lemon juice and garlic until smooth or blend for a few seconds in a food processor.

  4. Chop the pimentos finely and add to the aubergine mixture.

  5. When blended, add the yogurt. Stir well and season to taste with salt and pepper.

  6. Add the chopped olives and leave in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes.

  7. Place the cauliflower and broccoli florets and carrot strips into a pan and cover with boiling water. Simmer for 2 minutes, then rinse in cold water. Drain and serve as crudites to accompany the dip.

Aubergine & Yogurt Dip Recipe - Step-By-Step Instructions

Nutritional Facts per 100g :

energy 36kcals/150kj

protein 2g

carbohydrate 5g

fat 1g

fiber 0.7g

sugar 1.4g

sodium trace

 egg-free   gluten-free   wheat-free    nut-free   vegetarian   seafood-free

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