How to Make Baba Ghanoush - A Step-by-Step Guide

Baba ghanoush is a popular Middle Eastern dish that is commonly served as an appetizer or a side dish. It is a delicious and creamy dip made from roasted eggplant, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. Baba ghanoush is a staple in many Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines, and it is enjoyed by people all around the world for its rich and smoky flavors.

The dish has a long history and is believed to have originated in the Levant region, which includes countries like Lebanon,...

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Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice, or to taste
  • 1/4 cup tahini or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 1/2 cups

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • Place eggplant on the prepared baking sheet, and pierce holes in the skin with a fork. Roast in the preheated oven, turning occasionally, until very soft and tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Set eggplant aside until cool enough to handle; slice in half and scoop flesh into a colander or fine mesh sieve over a bowl; drain for 5 minutes.
  • Place eggplant, lemon juice, tahini, sesame seeds, and garlic in blender, and puree. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer eggplant mixture to a medium size mixing bowl, and slowly mix in olive oil. Refrigerate the baba ghanoush for 3 hours before serving.
  • Nutrition

    90 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 29mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 165mg