Easy Baba Ganoush
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
91 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Easy Baba Ganoush
Description
In this recipe, large eggplants are pierced and baked whole until soft, allowing the skin to blister and the flesh to develop a smoky, tender character. Once cooled and peeled, the eggplant is combined in a food processor with tahini, which adds a nutty creaminess, fresh lemon juice for brightness, and minced garlic for pungency. The mixture is processed until smooth to achieve classic baba ganoush texture.
Chopped fresh parsley provides freshness and color, while salt is adjusted to taste. A final drizzle of olive oil enriches the dip and adds silkiness, with red pepper flakes sprinkled on top to contribute gentle warmth without overwhelming the other flavors. This simple approach allows the eggplant’s natural smokiness to shine through.
This dip can be served as an appetizer with pita bread, crackers, or raw vegetables. It is best consumed within a few days and should be stored refrigerated to maintain freshness.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggplant about 1 ½ lbs
- ¼ cup tahini
- ¼ cup lemon juice fresh
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Poke eggplant with a fork and bake until tender about 45-50 minutes.
- Cool and peel the eggplant.
- Place eggplant, tahini, lemon juice and garlic into a food processor or blender. Process until smooth.
- Stir in parsley & salt. Top with olive oil and red pepper flakes.
Notes
- Baba Ganoush should be stored in the refrigerator and consumed within 2-3 days for best flavor and freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 91 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 91 | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 151mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 313mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 155IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 7.9mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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