Description
This creamy homemade Baba Ganoush is a delicious Middle Eastern roasted eggplant dip made with tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and extra-virgin olive oil. Smooth, savory, and full of roasted flavor, it’s perfect served with warm pita bread and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants (pierced with a knife or fork)
- ¼ cup tahini
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for serving)
- 2 garlic cloves
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Finely chopped fresh parsley
- Smoked paprika
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Pita bread (for serving)
- Veggies (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and dry the eggplants. Pierce them several times with a knife or fork.
- Place the eggplants on a baking sheet and roast until the skins are wrinkled and the flesh is completely tender. The exact cooking time will depend on their size.
- Remove the eggplants from the oven and let them cool until safe to handle.
- Cut the eggplants lengthwise and scoop out the soft flesh, discarding the skins. Drain excess liquid if necessary.
- Transfer the eggplant flesh to a mixing bowl. Add the tahini, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, garlic cloves, and sea salt.
- Mash and mix until combined, or use a food processor for a smoother consistency.
- Transfer the Baba Ganoush to a serving bowl and create gentle swirls on the surface.
- Drizzle with additional olive oil and garnish with chopped parsley and smoked paprika. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve with pita bread and fresh vegetables.
Notes
- Drain excess moisture from the roasted eggplant to prevent watery dip.
- Mash by hand for a rustic texture or use a food processor for a smoother consistency.
- Prepare ahead and refrigerate in an airtight container. Garnish just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes (estimated)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Oven-Roasted
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately ⅙ of the prepared dip
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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