Baba Ganoush is a tasty eggplant dip made from minced garlic, roasted eggplants, lemon juice, tahini, and olive oil. It is savory, creamy, and has an intensely smoky flavor.
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Baba Ganoush,
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 211kcal
Author: Catalina Castravet
Ingredients
2medium eggplantsapprox 2 to 2 1/2 pounds total
4tablespoontahini
2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
1-2tablespoonlemon juiceto taste
2clovesgarlicminced
1/4teaspoonsaltor more to taste
1teaspoonchopped parsleyfor garnishing
Instructions
Wash and pat-dry the eggplants.
Turn your stovetop to medium-high heat. Using tongs, take an eggplant and place it above the flames. Roast it while rotating it every 3 minutes so about 15 minutes.
You can also do this on the grill or in the oven. The skin should be deeply charred and the eggplant should start to deflate.
Next, add the eggplants to a large bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Allow them to steam and cool for 15 minutes.
After that, cut them in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh onto a cutting board. Roughly chop and add them to a large mixing bowl, use a fork to mash up the flesh into a nice chunky consistency.
Add the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and parsley. Stir well, taste, and adjust for lemon juice.
Transfer the final baba ganoush into a serving bowl and garnish with extra chopped parsley and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Baba Ganoush
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Sodium 156mg7%
Potassium 603mg17%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 65IU1%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 45mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.