Baba Ganoush: The Easy, Flavor-Packed Dip You’ll Love
Baba Ganoush is a flavorful and easy-to-make eggplant dip that pairs perfectly with pita bread or vegetable sticks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggplants
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prick the eggplants with a fork and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, until the skin is charred and the flesh is soft.
- Let the eggplants cool, then scoop out the flesh into a bowl.
- Add the tahini, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, and salt to the eggplant and mix until smooth.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve with pita bread or vegetables.
Notes
- This dip can be made ahead of time; just store it in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Baba Ganoush, dip, eggplant, tahini, appetizer