Baba Ganoush: The Easy, Smoky Delight for Every Home Chef
Baba Ganoush is a delicious dip made from roasted eggplant, tahini, and spices, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pierce the eggplants with a fork and place them on a baking sheet.
- Roast the eggplants in the oven for about 30-40 minutes, until the skin is charred and the flesh is soft.
- Let the eggplants cool, then scoop out the flesh and discard the skins.
- In a food processor, combine the eggplant flesh, tahini, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, and salt.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a smokier flavor, grill the eggplants instead of roasting them.
- Serve with pita bread or vegetable sticks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Baba Ganoush, smoky dip, eggplant dip, vegetarian dip