Traditional Lebanese Baba Ghanoush Recipe | باب غوج (متبل بتنجان)

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.

Prepare the grill for smoking the eggplant.

Grill the eggplant directly on the flames until the skin is charred and the flesh is soft.

Remove the eggplant from the grill and let it cool slightly before handling.

Peel off the charred skin of the eggplant and discard it.

Place the eggplant flesh in a mixing bowl.

Add tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and salt to the bowl.

Mash the mixture with a fork until well combined and creamy.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

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