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4.75 from 4 votes

Baba Ganoush

Baba ganoush, a creamy roasted eggplant dip, made with just 8 ingredients. It's a delicious snack or side dish and also great on sandwiches.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Eastern Mediterranean
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 8
Calories: 106kcal
Author: Iosune

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds eggplants
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cloves of garlic peeled

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF or 200ºC.
  • Place the eggplants onto a lined baking sheet and pierce the skin with a knife. This helps steam escape while the eggplants roast. 
  • Cook for 40-45 minutes or until they're soft. Remove from the oven and let them cool for 10 to 15 minutes until easily handled.
  • Chop the roasted eggplants and add them to a food processor or a blender along with the remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth.
  • Serve your baba ganoush with some crudités like carrot sticks, crackers, or even spread it over some toasted vegan bread, gluten-free bread, vegan naan, or pita bread. Although you could serve it immediately, I prefer to eat it cold.
  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can freeze it, but keep in mind that there is some potential for ice crystal formation or separation. Thaw overnight in the fridge.

Notes

  • I strongly recommend you make this recipe with a food processor or a blender, as it will save time and effort. However, if you don't want to make it this way, just peel the eggplants after roasting them, add them to a mixing bowl with the remaining ingredients, mash with a fork, and stir until well combined.
  • Any type of oil is okay, but extra virgin olive oil is the best choice.
  • Some people grill the eggplants, but I roasted them for this recipe. 
  • I used iodized salt, but any salt will do.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.7g | Protein: 2.6g | Fat: 7.4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Fiber: 4.8g | Sugar: 4.2g