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Classic Baba Ghanoush

Learn to make Classic Baba Ghanoush dip with smoky roasted eggplant, tahini, garlic, lemon, olive oil and spices. 

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 60 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 2 medium eggplants (about 3 lbs. total), roasted
  • 1/3 cup Tahini from light seeds, not "dark tahini"
  • 3 cloves garlic roasted (or 1 raw, crushed)
  • 2 whole fresh lemons, juiced or more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or more to taste
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional); you can also top with a sprinkle of paprika or smoked paprika

Instructions

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  1. Roast the eggplant. You will find that roasting over an open flame will produce richer smoky flavor. For instructions, click here. Place the roasted eggplant pulp into a bowl with half of the smoky cooking liquid. Discard the skin and reserve the remaining cooking liquid. Let the eggplant return to room temperature.
  2. Add tahini, garlic, fresh lemon juice, cumin, salt, cayenne pepper and 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil to the bowl. Use a fork and/or spoon to mash together the mixture, using firm pressure to break up the tahini paste, roasted garlic, and any stringiness of the eggplant. Mix until well combined. Note- I don't recommend using a food processor here, the texture is most authentic when using a fork to mash.Taste the dip. Add additional tahini, lemon juice, salt or cayenne pepper, if desired. The cayenne is extremely spicy, so add with care.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil, if desired - just a small amount will do. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve as a dip with pita bread, crackers or chips. If you prefer a cold dip, chill in the refrigerator prior to garnish. Store refrigerated in an airtight container.

Nutrition Information

Calories 60kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 3g (5%) Sodium 101mg (4%) Potassium 208mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 20IU (0%) Vitamin C 2.3mg (3%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 60

% Daily Value*

Calories 60kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 3g 5%
Sodium 101mg 4%
Potassium 208mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 20IU 0%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 3%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

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