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A bowl of baba ganoush topped with olive oil and chopped parsley, served with slices of pita bread and cucumber on a plate.
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Baba Ganoush

It's creamy, slightly smoky, and rich- this Baba Ganoush recipe is so easy to make and the perfect chilled dip.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Chill time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: middle eastern
Keyword: baba ganoush
Yield: 6 people
Calories: 99kcal
Author: Author: Maddy & JD - Them Bites

Ingredients

  • 2 globe eggplants
  • 1 juice of medium sized lemon
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp sumac
  • ½ tsp Aleppo pepper
  • salt to taste

For serving

  • olive oil
  • pita

Instructions

  • Prepare a charcoal grill. Once the coals are hot, place the eggplant directly into the coals. Grill for 20 minutes, using tongs to rotate a couple of times. The skin should be charred and crispy. *If you don't have a charcoal grill, see below for oven roasting instructions.
  • Place the eggplant into a large bowl and cover with a towel for a few minutes until slightly cooled. Drain any excess liquid. Peel the skin off and discard.
  • Transfer to a medium sized bowl and add the remaining ingredients. Use a fork or potato mashed to gently mash the eggplant and combine the ingredients. Taste and add more salt if needed.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, but the longer the better.
  • Remove from the fridge and scoop into a serving bowl. Top with olive oil and serve with pita.

Notes

To roast the eggplant: Cut the eggplant in half, lengthwise and salt it. Let stand for 30 minutes. (This will remove some of the moisture). Preheat oven to 425. Wipe off water and salt, then place eggplant flesh side down onto an oiled sheet pan. Roast for 40 minutes or until very tender. Let cool and scoop out eggplant flesh.

Nutrition

Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 403mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 91IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg