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Baba Ghanoush

Cultural Context

Baba Ghanoush hails from the Levant region, particularly Lebanon, where it is cherished as a flavorful dip made from roasted eggplant. Traditionally served with pita bread, it embodies the Mediterranean's emphasis on fresh ingredients and communal eating. Today, it enjoys global popularity, often featured in Middle Eastern cuisine and served in various forms at gatherings and restaurants worldwide.

LebaneseLBside
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 medium sized eggplants pierced with a fork
3 tsp minced garlic
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Juice from 2 limes
100 grams of plain humus
1/4 tsp pink salt
1/2 tsp cumin
paprika
finely chopped parsley
extra virgin olive oil for garnish

tahini

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and offers similar creaminess.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder provides flavor without fresh garlic's strong bite.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice adds acidity while vinegar is often less expensive.

1

Bake the eggplants at 200 Degrees C until soft.

2

Add minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, lime juice, plain humus, pink salt, and cumin to the baked eggplants.

3

Process the mixture until smooth.

4

Garnish with paprika, finely chopped parsley, and extra virgin olive oil before serving.

Cooking Techniques

grillingblending

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegangluten-free

Allergens

sesame

Also Known As

Baba GanoushBaba Ghanouj

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