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Baba ganoush
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Baba Ganoush

This baba ganoush is the best! It's made with roasted eggplant and tahini and has a rich, smoky flavor. The perfect dip!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dip
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 8
Calories: 136kcal
Author: Alison

Ingredients

  • 3 Medium Eggplant or 2 Large Eggplant (1 and ½ pounds / 680g)
  • 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice Freshly Squeezed
  • 2 Cloves Garlic Crushed
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil Extra Virgin
  • ⅓ cup Tahini
  • ¼ tsp Cumin
  • ¼ tsp Smoked Paprika
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ¼ cup Fresh Chopped Parsley

For Serving:

  • Smoked Paprika
  • Fresh Chopped Parsley
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 460°F (240°C)
  • Poke holes in the eggplants with a fork or a knife and place them onto a parchment lined baking tray.
  • Bake them for 45 minutes until soft and cooked.
  • While the eggplant is baking, squeeze the lemon juice into a bowl and then crush the garlic and let the garlic soak in the fresh lemon juice. This takes some of the bite out of the raw garlic but retains all the flavor.
  • When the eggplants are cooked let them cool until you can easily touch them and then slice them in half and scoop out the flesh.
  • Add the cooked eggplant, lemon juice and garlic, olive oil, tahini, cumin and smoked paprika to your food processor and process until smooth.
  • Transfer to a mixing bowl and add in the salt and fresh chopped parsley and mix together.
  • Serve topped with a sprinkle of smoked paprika and some fresh chopped parsley with pita breads and veggies on the side for dipping.

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Notes

  1. Keep it stored in the fridge in a covered container for 3-4 days. If any separation occurs just give it a quick stir.
  2. Nutritional information is for the dip only and excludes pita bread and veggies. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serve | Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg