Courgette baba ganoush with lamb cutlets

Courgette baba ganoush with lamb cutlets

Cook courgettes over an open flame until blackened, to make this smoky dip – a twist on classic aubergine baba ganoush. Serve with juicy lamb cutlets for a summer supper.

Courgette baba ganoush with lamb cutlets

  • Serves icon Serves 2
  • Time icon Hands-on time 20 min. Oven time 25 min

Cook courgettes over an open flame until blackened, to make this smoky dip – a twist on classic aubergine baba ganoush. Serve with juicy lamb cutlets for a summer supper.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories
418kcals
Fat
34g (15g saturated)
Protein
21g
Carbohydrates
5.1g (4.1g sugars)
Fibre
5g
Salt
0.2g

Ingredients

  • ½ tsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing
  • 500g courgettes
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 large handful mint leaves
  • Lemon juice to taste
  • 4–6 lamb cutlets
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 knob of butter (optional)
  • ½ bunch rosemary
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Method

  1. Heat the oven to 180ºC fan/gas mark 6. Brush the courgettes with some olive oil, char them over the open flame of a gas hob or barbecue until blackened all over, then transfer to the oven and cook for about 10–25 minutes, depending on size, until soft. Once the courgettes have cooled a little, scrape off the blackened skins, cut into large chunks, then put in a blender with the garlic, mint and olive oil and whizz to a rough paste. Taste and season with salt, pepper and lemon juice.
  2. To cook the lamb cutlets, put a frying pan over a high heat with a splash of veg oil. Season the cutlets on both sides with salt and pepper, then add to the pan and cook for 3 minutes on each side. During the last minute, add a knob of butter and the rosemary, then baste them with the rosemary butter for the last 30 seconds or so. Transfer to a bowl or plate, with the rosemary as a bed and serve up with the courgette dip.

Nutrition

Nutrition: per serving
Calories
418kcals
Fat
34g (15g saturated)
Protein
21g
Carbohydrates
5.1g (4.1g sugars)
Fibre
5g
Salt
0.2g

delicious. tips

  1. If you don’t have a gas hob, the courgettes can be blackened under a hot grill.  This is also a great thing to do with marrows if you have a glut on your hands.

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Recipe By:

Pollyanna Coupland
Food producer, delicious.

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