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Baba Ganoush

Cultural Context

Baba Ganoush hails from the Levant region, particularly Lebanon, where it is a staple in mezze platters. Traditionally enjoyed with pita bread, this smoky eggplant dip reflects the region's love for shared meals and communal dining. Today, Baba Ganoush has transcended borders, becoming a beloved appetizer in many cultures, often adapted with various spices and herbs.

LebaneseLBside
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
800 grams eggplant
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon salt
a pinch of black pepper
20 to 30 milliliters olive oil
100 grams tahini
juice of 1 lemon
chopped parsley
paprika

tahini

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers similar health benefits at a lower cost.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder provides flavor with less hassle.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice adds brightness at a lower price.

1

Wrap 800 grams of eggplant in aluminum foil.

2

Set the wrapped eggplant directly over the gas stovetop.

3

Cook the eggplant, turning occasionally, until tender.

4

Alternatively, roast the eggplant at 190 degrees Celsius.

5

Remove the eggplant from the heat and cool for a few minutes.

6

Peel the cooled eggplant.

7

Place the eggplant in a blender.

8

Add 1 clove of garlic, 1 teaspoon of salt, a pinch of black pepper, 20 to 30 milliliters of olive oil, 100 grams of tahini, and the juice of 1 lemon to the blender.

9

Blend until smooth.

10

Transfer the mixture to a serving plate.

11

Garnish with chopped parsley, dust with paprika, and drizzle with 1 teaspoon of olive oil.

Cooking Techniques

grillingblending

Equipment Needed

gas stovetopaluminum foilblenderserving plate

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegangluten-free

Allergens

sesame

Also Known As

Baba GhanoushBaba Ghanouj

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