Baba Ganoush: The Easy, Indulgent Dip Your Taste Buds Crave
Baba Ganoush is a creamy, smoky eggplant dip that is perfect for spreading on pita bread or serving with fresh veggies. It’s easy to make and delights your taste buds with every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pierce the eggplants with a fork several times and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, until the skin is charred and the flesh is soft.
- Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Once cool, scoop out the flesh and place it in a mixing bowl.
- Add tahini, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, and salt, then blend until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Transfer to a serving dish, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For a smokier flavor, grill the eggplants instead of baking them.
- Serve with pita chips or fresh vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Baba Ganoush, dip, eggplant, vegetarian, appetizer