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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
800g eggplant (aubergines)
2-4 Tbsp yogurt (optional)
15-25g parsley
2 garlic cloves
2 Tbsp tahini
2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 Tsp vinegar
3/4 Tsp salt
1/4 Tsp ground cumin
1/4 Tsp ground coriander
1/8 Tsp cayenne pepper
olive oil for topping

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

Poke holes in the eggplants, oil the skins, and bake at 180°C (356°F) or grill over charcoal until softened.

2

Cut the skins open and cook for a few more minutes to allow steam to escape.

3

Scrape out the eggplant flesh and place it in the fridge to cool.

4

Once cooled, chop the eggplant until coarsely minced.

5

Finely chop the parsley.

6

Add the remaining ingredients to the chopped eggplant flesh and mix together.

7

Add water if you want to thin it out further.

8

Serve with olive oil.

Cooking Techniques

grillingblending

Equipment Needed

grillfood processormixing bowlserving dish

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganvegetarianplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

sesame

Also Known As

Baba GhanoushBaba Ghanouj

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