Aubergine Spread

Ingredients 1 medium aubergine ½ garlic clove Olive oil Pinch of salt and pepper Fresh herbs 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice  

1. Preheat oven to 200°C.
2. Cut aubergine in half, make a few incisions in it and stuff those with thin slices of garlic.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
4. Place in oven facing down on baking sheet.
5. Bake for 1 hour or until soft. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
6. Place aubergine in a food processor together with herbs and lemon juice. Blend until smooth and then refrigerate.
7. Enjoy on Nairn’s oatcakes.