Baba Ganoush

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emaninthekitchen274.095 months ago2 min read

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Baba Ganoush is a classic Middle Eastern dip made from grilled or roasted eggplant, infused with the rich flavors of tahini, garlic, and lemon. Perfect as a healthy appetizer or snack, this creamy and smoky dish can be paired with pita bread or fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

🍆 2 eggplants
🧄 1 whole head of garlic
🫒 4 tablespoons olive oil (for drizzling before roasting)
🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt (for sprinkling before roasting)
🫒 1/4 cup olive oil
🥄 1/4 cup tahini
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
🍋 Juice of one lemon
🫒 Extra virgin olive oil (for garnish)
🌶️ Paprika (for garnish)
🌿 Parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

1- Preheat Oven:

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2- Prepare Eggplants and Garlic:

Slice each eggplant in half lengthwise.
Place the eggplants on a baking sheet, cut side up.
Drizzle with 4 tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Cut the top off the whole head of garlic to expose the cloves, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and place on the sheet with the eggplants.

3- Roast:

Roast the eggplants and garlic in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes or until the eggplants are soft and have a slightly charred skin.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a bit.

4- Prepare the Baba Ganoush:

Scoop out the flesh of the roasted eggplants and place it in a food processor.
Squeeze the soft roasted garlic out of its skin into the processor as well.
Add 1/4 cup olive oil, tahini, salt, and lemon juice.
Blend until smooth and creamy.

5- Serve:

Transfer the baba ganoush to a serving bowl.
Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, and sprinkle with paprika and chopped parsley for garnish.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories per Serving: Approximately 180
Proteins: 3g
Fats: 16g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Equipment: Baking sheet, foil, food processor