5 from 15 votes
Best Baba Ganoush
This Baba Ganoush recipe features small eggplants roasted until tender, blended with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil to create a thick, creamy dip. The smoky roasted eggplant mixed with citrus and tahini yields a rich flavor, highlighted by garnishes of parsley and paprika. It serves as a versatile accompaniment to fresh vegetables, breads, and crackers.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
183 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 2 pounds eggplant preferably small eggplants
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided plus more for garnish
- 1/3 cup tahini stirred
- 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
- kosher salt to taste
- parsley for garnish, fresh
- paprika for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and set aside.
- Cut eggplants in half, rub the cut side with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place face down on the prepared baking sheet. Roast eggplant until the insides are tender, about 25 to 30 minutes.
- Allow the eggplant to cool slightly and then scoop out the insides of the eggplant, discarding the skin. Place the insides in a food processor along with tahini, lemon juice, garlic and salt. Process until smooth but still thick. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the remaining olive oil and process until well mixed.
- Transfer to a bowl and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, parsley and a sprinkle of paprika. Serve with sliced bell peppers, carrots, cucumbers, pita, Naan and/or crackers.
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Notes
- Store Baba Ganoush covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
183kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
8mg
(0%)
Potassium
424mg
(9%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
44IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 424mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 44IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.