5 from 4 votes
Traditional Baba Ganoush Recipe
Baba Ganoush is a rich, creamy dip with a base of roasted eggplant. Veggies, garlic, and spices punch up the flavors for a vibrant dish!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Drain Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
171 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 2 lbs eggplant (See Note 1)
- 1 Roma tomato plum
- 1/2 red bell pepper 1/4-inch dice
- 1/2 green bell pepper 1/4-inch dice
- 1/2 red onion 1/4-inch dice, medium
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tbsp flat leaf parsley chopped fine
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp cumin
Garnish
- pomegranate seeds arils
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F with a rack in the upper third of the oven. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice the eggplants lengthwise and brush the cut sides lightly with olive oil. Place them cut side down in the pan.
- Roast until the interior is very tender and the skin is loose, about 35 minutes. Turn oven to broil and char skin for that smokey flavor, 6-8 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes to cool.
- Scoop the flesh out of each eggplant, discarding the skins, and place in a colander or sieve over a bowl to drain for 30 minutes.
- Place drained eggplant in a bowl to mix with a fork to break down pieces. Add the tomato, bell peppers, onion, garlic, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, salt and cumin and mix well. Season with salt to taste.
- Serve in a shallow bowl with a drizzle of the olive oil and topped with the pomegranate. Perfect to eat with vegetables and pita for dipping.
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Notes
- After roasting the eggplant you should have about 1 pound of cooked flesh. If bitter, season with salt to taste. If you'd like to roast or smoke the eggplants, preheat the grill to high heat, 450° to 550°F. Add the whole eggplants and cook on all sides until softened and roasted, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
171kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Sodium
394mg
(16%)
Potassium
446mg
(9%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
639IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
31mg
(34%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 171kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 394mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 446mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 639IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.