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Lamb Chops, Chunky Baba Ganoush & Roasted Chickpea

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Added by Lorenzo Samuels
5 years ago

Linked from: youtube
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: +- 30 minutes

Ingredients
Baba Ganoush:
2 medium aubergines, diced
Willowcreek Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Coarse Salt
2 Tbsp (30 ml) tahini
1 tsp (5 ml) smoked paprika
1 tsp (5 ml) ground cumin
1 – 2 garlic cloves, crushed
zest and juice of ½ a lemon
½ c (125 ml) thick yoghurt
A handful of fresh coriander, chopped

1 x 400 g tin of chickpeas, drained

6 – 8 free range lamb rib or loin chops
1 tsp (5 ml) dried oregano

A handful of pomegranate seeds
Microherbs
Willowcreek Coriander Flavoured Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Method:
Preheat oven to 220°C.
Place diced aubergine in a large baking tray. Drizzle with lots of Willowcreek EVOO and season with salt.
Place the chickpeas in another baking tray, drizzle with Willowcreek EVOO and season with salt.
Both trays can be roasted for +- 20 minutes. The aubergine may need to roast a little longer.
Set golden roasted chickpeas aside for serving.
Place roasted aubergine into a bowl and combine with tahini, spices, garlic, lemon, yoghurt and coriander. Mix vigorously to create a chunky baba ganoush. Season to taste.
When ready to serve, drizzle lamb chops with Willowcreek EVOO and season with salt and oregano. Grill in a hot griddle pan for +- 15 minutes.
To serve:
Spread baba ganoush onto a serving plate or board. Sprinkle with chickpeas and pomegranate seeds. Top with juicy grilled lamb chops. Garnish with microherbs and drizzle generously with Willowcreek Coriander Flavoured EVOO.
Enjoy!