Super Easy Baba Ghanouj Ricardo Larrivée Recipes

GRILLED CHORIZO CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat the grill, setting the burners to high.
• Grill the chorizo slices on both sides until crispy, being careful not to burn. It should only take a couple of minutes on each side.
• Serve hot or at room temperature.

VEGETARIAN "PANTRY" CHILI

Steps:

• Combine first 10 ingredients in a pot.
• Add V8 or water to make the chili as thin as you like.
• Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for aprox 30 minutes.
• This makes about 6 one cup servings.
• May be served with grated cheese or other condiments of choice on top.

BABA GHANOUJ (ROAST EGGPLANT PUREE)

Steps:

• Split the eggplant lengthwise; brush them with 1 T of the olive oil. Place the eggplant cut-side down on a sheetpan and roast at 450°F for 20-30 minutes or until the eggplant is very soft. Allow the eggplant to cool to room temperature.
• When they are at room temperature scoop out the flesh of the eggplant with a spoon and discard the skins. Place the flesh of the eggplant in a colander to drain for about 20 minutes.
• Place the drained eggplant in a food processor along with the lemon juice, tahini, garlic, salt, cayenne pepper, ground cumin and the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Puree until the mixture is smooth and thick. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

LENTIL SOUP FROM RICARDO

Steps:

• In a casserole, brown onions, garlic and curi powder or cumin in oil.
• Add carrots and sauté 1 minute.
• Add remaining ingredients.
• Bring to boil, cover and let simmer slowly 10 minutes.
• Adjust seasoning.