Baba Ghanoush
This Baba Ghanoush recipe is a creamy, smoky Mediterranean eggplant dip made with roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. Perfect for pita, veggies, or mezze platters, this easy Baba Ghanoush is full of bold flavor and simple to make.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–45 minutes
- Total Time: 45–55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 medium eggplants
1/4 cup tahini
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for garnish
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Pomegranate seeds or extra olive oil, for garnish
Smoked paprika or red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper if desired.
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Prick the eggplants a few times with a fork and place them on the baking sheet. Roast for 35 to 45 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the skins are deeply charred and the insides are very soft.
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Remove the eggplants from the oven and let them cool slightly. Peel away the skin and place the flesh in a colander for 10 minutes to drain excess liquid.
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Transfer the eggplant flesh to a bowl or food processor. Add tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and cumin.
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Mash with a fork for a rustic texture or pulse briefly in a food processor until smooth and creamy.
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Taste and adjust as needed, adding more lemon juice, tahini, or salt to suit your preference.
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Spoon into a serving bowl and swirl the top with the back of a spoon. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with parsley, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, or pomegranate seeds if desired.
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Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For a smokier flavor, char the eggplants directly over a gas flame or grill instead of roasting.
For a chunkier dip, mash everything by hand.For a creamier version, add a little extra tahini or a spoonful of Greek yogurt.Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.Stir before serving and refresh with olive oil or lemon juice if needed.
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/baba-ghanoush/
