[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":111},["ShallowReactive",2],{"category-dips":3},[4],{"id":5,"title":6,"alt":7,"blurb":8,"body":9,"categories":16,"cookTimeMins":20,"cuisine":21,"description":22,"dont":23,"dontTitle":23,"extension":24,"faq":25,"flavor_profile":23,"flavour":32,"image":33,"ingredients":34,"keywords":59,"macros":66,"meta":71,"muscleBuildingTip":23,"navigation":72,"path":73,"pintrest":23,"prepTimeMins":74,"rating":23,"reviews":23,"seo":75,"servingSuggestions":76,"servings":77,"shelf_life":78,"slug":79,"stem":80,"steps":81,"storageInstructions":86,"tags":87,"tips":90,"tipsTitle":94,"use":95,"variations":99,"why":102,"whyTitle":106,"works":107,"__hash__":110},"recipes\u002Frecipes\u002Fquick-microwave-baba-ganoush.md","Quick 15-Minute Ultra-Creamy Microwave Baba Ganoush","Quick microwave baba ganoush drizzled with olive oil",[],{"type":10,"value":11,"toc":12},"minimark",[],{"title":13,"searchDepth":14,"depth":14,"links":15},"",2,[],[17,18,19],"dips","vegan","15-minute-meals",10,"Middle Eastern","Craving Middle Eastern mezze but don't want to wait 45 minutes for an oven? **Clocking in at 195 kcal with 7g of protein**, the microwave aggressively steams the aubergine in minutes.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Minimal prep, maximum flavour, and blended with tahini for a rich, macro-friendly appetizer. Tested multiple times to perfectly balance the lemon juice and tahini, ensuring a rich emulsion that rivals the traditional open-flame roast.",null,"md",[26,29],{"question":27,"answer":28},"Can I eat the aubergine skin?","Discard the skin. Scoop the soft flesh for a smooth dip.",{"question":30,"answer":31},"Why did my aubergine explode in the microwave?","Because you forgot to prick it! Poke it aggressively with a fork before cooking.",[],"quick-microwave-baba-ganoush_douf9l",[35,39,42,45,47,49,54,57],{"item":36,"amount":37,"type":38},"Large aubergine",1,"pricked with a fork",{"item":40,"amount":37,"unit":41},"Tahini","tbsp",{"item":43,"amount":37,"type":44},"Garlic clove","minced",{"item":46,"amount":37,"unit":41},"Lemon juice",{"item":48,"amount":37,"unit":41},"Olive oil",{"item":50,"amount":51,"unit":52,"type":53},"Smoked Paprika",0.5,"tsp","for the smoky flavor",{"item":55,"amount":56,"unit":52},"Cumin",0.25,{"item":58,"amount":56,"unit":52},"Salt",[60,61,62,63,64,18,65],"baba ganoush","aubergine","eggplant","microwave","middle eastern","dip",{"calories":67,"carbs":68,"protein":69,"fat":70},195,28,7,9,{},true,"\u002Frecipes\u002Fquick-microwave-baba-ganoush",5,{"title":6,"description":22},"The absolute heavyweight of a mezze platter. Swirl it in a bowl, drown it in olive oil, and aggressively scoop it up with warm pita and crisp veg.",4,"Stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days","quick-microwave-baba-ganoush","recipes\u002Fquick-microwave-baba-ganoush",[82,83,84,85],"Stab the aubergine all over with a fork. Microwave on high for 8-10 minutes until the skin visibly shrivels and the core totally collapses into a soft pulp. If it still feels firm when pressed, give it another 2 minutes.","Let it cool slightly so you don't burn your hands. Slice open and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Bin the skin.","Aggressively mash the flesh with tahini, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, and cumin for 1-2 minutes until it forms a creamy, cohesive emulsion.","Season with salt. Drown it in olive oil and an extra pinch of paprika.","Fridge in an airtight tub for 4 days. Freezes fine for 3 months, just whisk it aggressively after thawing.",[18,65,88,89],"mediterranean","keto",[91,92,93],"Safety First: Aggressively prick the aubergine with a fork. Unless you want it to explode and decorate your microwave.","The Smoky Hack: Since we skipped the open fire, smoked paprika or liquid smoke is mandatory for that authentic roasted depth.","Drain the Excess: Microwaved aubergine holds water. Let the flesh sit in a sieve for 5 minutes before mashing so your dip isn't watery.","Smoky Perfection",[96,97,98],"Mezze Platter: The heavyweight star of the show.","Macro Spread: An elite, low-calorie alternative to mayo in wraps.","Volume Dip: Perfect for aggressively scooping up with carrot sticks.",[100,101],"Fresh Hit: Fold in chopped parsley or mint.","Fire Starter: Add a heavy pinch of red pepper flakes.",[103,104,105],"Brutal Efficiency: Slashes the cooking time by 75%.","Texture: Steaming in its own skin keeps the flesh incredibly soft.","Zero Mess: No charred baking trays to scrub.","Why microwave the aubergine?",[108,109],"Cellular Collapse: The microwave's dielectric heating violently agitates the aubergine's naturally high water content. This rapid internal boiling bursts the cell walls from the inside out, completely collapsing the dense flesh into a silken puree in a fraction of the time it takes to roast.","Creamy Emulsion: The high-fat tahini blends seamlessly into the fibrous aubergine for a rich, dairy-free dip.","dKDlGjs99p4xecG6Bg3UYFabOKcDSoSUJcQ2M5z-Cvo",1776804908895]