Baba ganoush with milk thistle oil recipe

Baba up your baba ganoush! We've taken the liberty of slipping in some non-traditional ingredients, and it tastes amazing! Baba ganoush is a simple dish that inspires great passion. There are as many ways to make it as there are chefs, and each way comes with its dilemmas. First up would be - should you grill the aubergine or char over a gas flame?

Next up - probably the decision of whether mashing the aubergine or cutting it into thin strips would be tastier. Still going? You should think about if garlicking up or garlicking down is your way. How about which herbs you are going to use? But, most importantly - should you use tahini in the recipe?   

After all that, we dare to offer this recipe for your kind consideration. Note that the characterising combination of smoky aubergine and garlic is unchanged. However, we've taken the liberty of slipping in some non-traditional elements. Certainly they will go a long way towards supporting your poor body. After all, you probably bombard it daily with toxins and stresses.

An apple cider vinegar a day keeps the doctor away.

Apple cider vinegar is an ancient folk remedy and its benefits are currently being backed up with scientific research. For instance, studies have supported its ability to lower blood sugar and help with weight control.(1)(2)

The holy thistle

Milk thistle oil is rich in omega-6 fatty acids, vitamin E and other valuable phytonutrients. As a result, milk thistle oil can gently cleanse your body, boost your heart activity, and renew your skin. The lightly earthy flavour complements the mildness of aubergines.

Moreover, both milk thistle and aubergines come from the Mediterranean, another reason that they make for natural companions. If you're wondering about the best time to take milk thistle, you can be flexible and enjoy it at any time of the day that suits you. Learn more about milk thistle benefits

Dip into sprouted buckwheat

We recommend Erbology Greek Olive raw crackers to go with your baba ganoush. Unlike the traditional pitta bread, these crackers contain sprouted buckwheat. This ingredient helps your body take in valuable minerals and digest them with greater ease.(3)

Likewise, the tangy olive, sensual tomato, and peppery coriander notes in these crackers are a very contemporary finishing touch to the spread. Learn more about buckwheat benefits

Back to basics

Abundant natural goodness is contained in aubergines and tahini. Rich in fibre, aubergines also possess extremely powerful anti-inflammatory nutrients.(4) In turn, tahini offers healthy fats and amino acids, which are the building blocks of energy.(5)   

Baba up your baba.

A lot of the fun of dips lies in how you garnish them. Might we suggest topping your baba ganoush with amaranth pops? They would lend a light, nutty crunch, not to mention all nine essential amino acids.

Similarly, drizzling any of Erbology's delectable oils on top of your baba ganoush instead of the traditional olive oil would top up the nourishment of this recipe very nicely. After that, how about trying delicate twists of lemon peel on top? They might be a lovely detail. After all, lemon is often found in varieties of baba ganoush. Just because we have apple cider vinegar in ours does not mean we have to completely sacrifice the addictive tang of citrus fruits.

In the same vein, you could also go further down the fruit road and accompany your baba ganoush with some pomegranate seeds. We don't know about you, but we find the act of removing the seeds from a pomegranate quite meditative, and the seeds themselves are just exquisite beings. Hey, you can't say we didn't warn you. We are fully devoted to the joys of baba ganoush!