Description
Baba Ganoush is a creamy, smoky Lebanese dip that tantalizes your taste buds with its rich flavors. Made from roasted eggplants, fresh garlic, tahini, and a splash of lemon juice, this versatile dip is perfect for parties or cozy evenings at home. Enjoy it with warm pita bread or fresh veggies for an unforgettable Mediterranean experience. In just a few simple steps, you can create this mouthwatering dish that brings family and friends together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants (about 500g)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup tahini (60g)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (30ml)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (30ml) + more for drizzling
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the eggplants in half lengthwise and score the flesh with a knife. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast until tender (about 30-40 minutes).
- Wrap whole garlic cloves in aluminum foil with a drizzle of olive oil and place in the oven alongside the eggplants until soft.
- Scoop out the roasted eggplant flesh into a food processor along with the roasted garlic, tahini, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- While blending, drizzle in the olive oil until creamy; adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, create a well in the center, and drizzle with olive oil; garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Lebanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg