Baba Ganoush -- A Classic Middle Eastern Eggplant Dish

tahini

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter provides a nut-free alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: none

Garlic powder provides a similar flavor with longer shelf life.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: regular paprika

💰Cheaper: none

Regular paprika can substitute for a milder flavor.

Poke the eggplants all over with a fork to prevent them from exploding.

Place the eggplants on aluminum foil near the broiler.

Broil the eggplants until charred on the outside and soft, then peel them.

Place the peeled eggplant in a mesh sieve and squeeze out excess liquid.

Add about 1/4 cup of olive oil, juice of about half a lemon, minced garlic, and salt to taste.

Add a few tablespoons of tahini and sumac to the mixture.

Use a hand blender to blend the mixture until smooth.

Plate the baba ganoush and drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sumac for garnish.

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