Authentic Lebanese Baba Ganoush
My Lebanese family's authentic baba ganoush recipe uses simple ingredients to create a smoky eggplant dip that's perfect as an appetiser, with mezze, mixed plates, crudités, or crackers. This gluten free, and vegan dip is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine.
Servings: 4
Calories: 30kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium-large Eggplant
- 1 tablespoon Tahini
- 1 clove Garlic crushed
- ½ small Lemon juiced
- ½ teaspoon Ground dried mint optional
- 1 pinch Salt to taste
- 1 drizzle Olive oil extra virgin
Instructions
- Place the whole eggplant over an open flame e.g., outdoor grill, bbq, or gas stove (gas burner) on medium-high heat. The total cook time is 18-20 minutes rotating every few minutes to ensure it is cooked evenly. Alternatively, you could make oven-roasted eggplant by piercing the skin with a fork and placing it on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 180C (356F) until completely cooked, for approximately 50 minutes.1 medium-large Eggplant
- Once tender, charred and cooked, turn off the flame or take it out of the oven and place the charred eggplant into a colander to let it cool to a point where you can handle it and also to drain any excess liquid. Separate the charred skin by scooping out the flesh using a spoon.
- Add eggplant flesh, tahini, garlic, lemon, salt and dried mint into a food processor. Blend well until creamy. Serve this delicious dip in a serving bowl with a drizzle of olive oil and your favorite garnishes. See serving suggestions.1 tablespoon Tahini, 1 clove Garlic, ½ small Lemon, ½ teaspoon Ground dried mint, 1 pinch Salt, 1 drizzle Olive oil
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Notes
This smoky eggplant dip will thicken slightly when it cools down.
Store any left over baba ghanouj in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. If it becomes watery, either discard the excess water or mix it through to combine with the dip again.
You might also love Lebanese zucchini dip or this garlic dip.
Nutrition
Calories: 30kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.3mg