Baba Ganoush: The Best Creamy Dip You Need for Your Gatherings
Baba Ganoush is a rich and creamy dip ideal for gatherings, made from roasted eggplant and seasoned with tahini, garlic, and lemon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggplants
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the eggplants in half and place them cut-side down on a baking sheet.
- Roast for about 30-40 minutes until the skin is wrinkled and the flesh is soft.
- Once cooled, scoop out the flesh and place it in a food processor.
- Add tahini, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and cumin to the processor and blend until smooth.
- Transfer to a bowl and drizzle with additional olive oil and sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a smokier flavor, grill the eggplants instead of roasting them.
- Serve with pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 100g
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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