
A vibrant and healthy Moroccan-inspired feast featuring tender charred aubergines, juicy tomatoes, and a creamy broad bean dip. Perfect for a light lunch or a colorful appetizer spread to share with friends.
Prepare the broad bean dip: Boil the frozen baby broad beans in water for about 7 minutes until tender. Drain the beans, making sure to reserve at least 6 tbsp of the cooking water.
Blend the dip: In a bowl or food processor, combine the cooked broad beans, cumin seeds, large garlic cloves, extra-virgin olive oil, smoked paprika, and the reserved cooking water. Blitz with a hand blender until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Spoon into serving bowls.
Cook the vegetables: Heat rapeseed oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped garlic and sliced aubergines. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the aubergines are tender and slightly charred.
Finish the vegetable sauté: Stir in the tomato wedges and ground cumin. Continue cooking for another 5-10 minutes until the tomatoes soften. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped coriander, parsley, and lemon juice.
Assemble the platter: Arrange half of the cooked vegetables on a large platter. Serve alongside one bowl of broad bean dip, four flatbreads (warmed if desired), and half of the sliced beetroot. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and fresh mint.
Store leftovers: Keep the remaining portions covered and chilled in the refrigerator. They will stay fresh for up to 24 hours and can be enjoyed cold the next day.
To warm the flatbreads, quickly toast them in a dry frying pan for 30 seconds on each side or wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 20 seconds. If you prefer a thinner dip, add an extra tablespoon of the reserved bean water.





