The Best Baba Ganoush Recipe

tahini

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats and a similar flavor.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: shallots

Garlic powder offers convenience while shallots provide a milder taste.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice can be a flavorful substitute, while vinegar is cost-effective.

Preheat the oven to 450F (225C).

Pierce the eggplants with a fork, place them on a baking sheet and roast them for 40-50 minutes, or until soft.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool.

Scoop the flesh out of the eggplants and drain the liquids.

In a food processor, combine the eggplant flesh, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, tahini, salt, cumin, and paprika.

Process until blended, being careful not to over-process.

Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with chopped parsley, paprika, and drizzle with olive oil.

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