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#Lebanese #food How to make Baba Ganoush ( quick and easy eggplant recipe) بابا غنوج

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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
1 eggplant
1 bell pepper
1 tomato
1 big clove of garlic
half a lemon
pinch of salt
olive oil
walnuts
parsley

tahini

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olive oil

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garlic

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lemon juice

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1

Preheat the oven and bake the eggplant until soft and slightly burnt.

2

Peel the skin off the baked eggplant.

3

Smash the eggplant with a fork.

4

Add chopped tomato and bell pepper to the smashed eggplant.

5

Squeeze half a lemon over the mixture along with the crushed garlic and a pinch of salt.

6

Mix everything together until combined.

7

Transfer the mixture to a plate and shape it slightly.

8

Garnish with parsley and sprinkle walnuts on top.

9

Drizzle with olive oil.

Cooking Techniques

grillingblending

Equipment Needed

ovenplatefork

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegan

Allergens

sesame

Also Known As

Baba GhanoushBaba Ghanouj

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