Jun 09 2026
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Roast Aubergine Recipe

Inspired by Paladar
Time1h
Serves4

fried beans with salsa negra, Maya hummus

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Ingredients

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Roast Aubergine

Fried Beans

Salsa Negra

Maya Hummus

Method

Roast Aubergine

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare the Aubergine

    Slice the aubergines in half lengthwise and score the flesh in a diamond pattern. Brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Roast the Aubergine

    Place the aubergines cut side down on a baking sheet and roast for about 25-30 minutes until tender.

Fried Beans

  1. 4

    Prepare the Beans

    Rinse and drain the black beans if using canned. Mince the garlic.

  2. 5

    Cook the Beans

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add the beans, cumin, salt, and pepper, and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Salsa Negra

  1. 6

    Soak the Chiles

    Soak the dried chiles in hot water for 15 minutes, then drain.

  2. 7

    Blend the Salsa

    In a blender, combine soaked chiles, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and salt. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Maya Hummus

  1. 8

    Blend the Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, and salt. Blend until smooth, adding water if necessary to reach desired consistency.

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