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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
3 eggplants
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon tahini
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

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

Preheat the oven to the top level near the grill.

2

Prick the eggplants with a fork and place them in the oven.

3

Cook the eggplants in the oven for 40-45 minutes.

4

Leave the eggplants in the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes after cooking.

5

Remove the skin from the eggplants carefully as they will be hot.

6

Place the eggplant flesh in a jar.

7

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

8

Use a mixer to blend all the ingredients together until smooth.

Cooking Techniques

grillingblending

Equipment Needed

ovenmixerjar

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganvegetarian

Allergens

sesame

Also Known As

Baba GhanoushBaba Ghanouj

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