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Baba Ganoush (Roasted Eggplant Dip)
This rich, smoky, creamy baba ganoush recipe is a healthy and easy roasted eggplant dip that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, snack, or sandwich spread.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 10m⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 35 min👤 Amy Flanigan📖 bellyfull
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- oven
- baking sheet
- colander
- bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F with the rack in the middle position.
2
Poke the eggplants in several places with the tines of a fork. Slice them in half lengthwise and brush the cut sides lightly with olive oil (about 1 tablespoon.)
eggplant (2 small-to-medium eggplants)2 pounds
3
Place on a baking sheet, cut side down, and roast until very tender and deflated, about ⏱️ 35-40 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for ⏱️ 15 minutes.
4
When the eggplant has cooled, scoop the flesh out (leaving the skins behind) and transfer to a colander; let drain for a few minutes (don't skip this step!)
eggplant (2 small-to-medium eggplants)2 pounds
5
Dump the eggplant flesh into a large bowl; pick out any huge clumps of seeds and stray bits of eggplant skin, and discard. Mash well with a fork.
eggplant (2 small-to-medium eggplants)2 pounds
6
To the bowl with the eggplant, add the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, tahini, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, salt, cumin, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
eggplant (2 small-to-medium eggplants)2 poundstahini3 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice2 tablespoonsgarlic (, finely minced)2 clove
7
Mash well. (You want the mixture to be somewhat smooth but still retaining some of the eggplant's texture.)
eggplant (2 small-to-medium eggplants)2 pounds
8
Allow the baba ganoush to cool to room temperature, then taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
9
If you have time, allow to chill in the fridge for ⏱️ 1-2 hours before serving.
10
Swirl a little olive oil on the top, if desired, and garnish with fresh chopped parsley and toasted pine nuts.
Toasted pine nuts (, for serving, optional )
11
Serve with toasted pita bread and a variety of fresh vegetable dippers.
Nutrition Facts
calories
169 kcal
fat Content
13 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
5 g
sugar Content
6 g
sodium Content
300 mg
protein Content
3 g
cholesterol Content
1 mg
carbohydrate Content
12 g
saturated Fat Content
2 g
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