Traditional Baba Ganoush Recipe
Baba ganoush is a classic Lebanese dip that's smoky, creamy, and absolutely delicious! Made from roasted eggplants, this easy homemade dip is perfect for mezze platters, appetizers, or just plain snacking --- simple ingredients, but authentic Lebanese flavors!
Servings: 6
Calories: 93kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 medium eggplants
- 1 to 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 piece lemon, juiced
- salt and ground black pepper, for seasoning
- olive oil, for drizzling
- pomegranate seeds, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat and set your oven to grill.
- Use a knife to make random cuts on the eggplants and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Once the oven is ready, place the tray in the middle and roast for about forty-five minutes or until they're soft and the skins are brown.
- Remove the tray from the oven and cover it with aluminum foil. Let sit for twenty minutes, then uncover and set aside to cool.
- Use a mortar and pestle to pound the garlic, adding some sea salt until you achieve a paste-like texture.
- Combine the tahini, the juice of half a lemon, garlic paste, and a bit of salt in a bowl. Mix and taste --- adjust the amount of lemon juice accordingly.
- Once the eggplants are cool enough to handle, peel the skins off and place the fleshy bits in a colander (or strainer) to drain.
- Transfer it into a bowl.
- Use an immersion blender to puree it until you get a smooth texture.
- Add the tahini and garlic mixture to the pureed eggplant and mix until evenly combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning by adding salt and ground black pepper (or more lemon juice, if preferred).
- Cover your baba ganoush with a plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds.
- Alternatively, you can drizzle it with pomegranate syrup for an extra kick --- enjoy!
Notes
- Cook's Tip: Drain as much liquid as possible from the roasted eggplants before combining with the rest of the ingredients. The less water, the deeper the flavor you will get for your baba ganoush.
- Refer to the post for more tips and suggestions.
Nutrition
Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 574mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg