Baba Ganoush Recipe

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Healthy, vegan eggplant dip in a white bowl.

5 from 7 votes

Baba Ganoush is a healthy and authentic Mediterranean recipe sure to impress. This easy, vegetarian spread is a unique twist on hummus, and only needs roasted eggplant, oil, Tahini, and some spices.

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Resting Time:20

Total Time1 10

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Servings: servings

Author: London Brazil

Ingredients

2 lbs. eggplants about 2-3 medium-sized
4 Tbsp. olive oil divided
¼ cup tahini paste
2 Tbsp. lemon juice freshly squeezed
2 cloves garlic finely minced
½ tsp. salt to taste
½ tsp. cumin
¼-½ tsp. red pepper flakes to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Cut eggplants in half lengthwise and drizzle them with 2 tablespoons of oil. Place the cut halves flat-side down onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until tender and browned.
Scoop out the flesh and discard the skin. Place the flesh into a fine mesh strainer over a bowl and allow to rest for 15-20 minutes. Mash the eggplant to drain any excess liquid. (You should end up with roughly 1 ¼ cups of eggplant and ~⅓-½ cup of liquid.)
Add the eggplant, 2 Tbsp. olive oil and remaining ingredients to a large food processor. Pulse until just combined and to your desired texture.
Serve the baba ganoush with a drizzle or olive oil, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes and parsley, and with pita bread or vegetables. Enjoy!

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Notes

Recipe makes ~1 ½ cups of baba ganoush. One serving is roughly 2 tablespoons.

Meal Prep and Storage

To Prep-Ahead: This dip is even better when made a day or two ahead of time. Keep it in the fridge in an air-tight container until about an hour before you're ready to serve.
To Store: Baba ganoush will last in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 or 5 days.
To Freeze: Place leftovers in a freezer-safe container with as little air touching the dip as possible. Leave in the freezer for up to 3 months.
To Reheat: Allow this recipe to thaw in the fridge for about a day. Then, pulse in a food processor a few times until you get the consistency you want.

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