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Baba Ganoush Recipe

This is the The Best Baba Ganoush recipe, a smoky Middle Eastern eggplant dip made with charred eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 140 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer , Condiments
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds eggplant (2 medium or 1 large)
  • 3 tablespoons tahini paste (check label for GF)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus optional more for serving)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 small garlic clove (minced fine)
  • chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

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  1. Pierce the eggplant all over with a knife. Char the eggplant on the grill or in the broiler. If charbroiling, place eggplant on a foil-lined baking sheet under the broiler.
  2. For the grill and broiler, cook for 20-25 minutes, turning every 5 minutes, until the eggplant is charred and blackened.
  3. Let the eggplant cool. Then scoop the charred eggplant out of its skin and finely dice by hand or in a food processor. Discard the skin.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic.
  5. Finely chop the eggplant or blend in a small blender or food processor, stir it into the tahini mixture, and season with more salt to taste.
  6. Chill for at least one hour to let the flavors meld. To serve transfer to a bowl, drizzle with olive oil and fresh parsley.

Notes

  • Refrigerate up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 cup Calories 140kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 15.5g (5%) Protein 2.5g (5%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 743.5mg (31%) Fiber 4.5g (18%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 140

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 cup
Calories 140kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 15.5g 5%
Protein 2.5g 5%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 743.5mg 31%
Fiber 4.5g 18%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.