Baba Ganoush Recipe
User Reviews
4.7
26 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
140 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Appetizer, Condiments
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Baba Ganoush Recipe
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This is the The Best Baba Ganoush recipe, a smoky Middle Eastern eggplant dip made with charred eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil.
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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 black pepper freshly ground
- 1 small garlic minced fine, clove
- parsley for garnish, chopped, fresh
Instructions
- 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.
- For the grill and broiler, cook for 20-25 minutes, turning every 5 minutes, until the eggplant is charred and blackened.
- 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.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic.
- 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.
- 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
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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 kcal
% 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.
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Overall Rating
4.7
26 reviews
Excellent
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