Authentic Lebanese Baba Ganoush Recipe (باباغنوج)
My Lebanese family’s authentic creamy Baba Ghanouj recipe using simple ingredients to create the smoky eggplant Lebanese dip that is perfect with mezze, crudités or crackers.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 27kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 medium - large Eggplant
- 1 tablespoon Tahini
- 1 clove Garlic clove crushed
- ½ small Lemon juiced
- 1 pinch Salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon Dried mint optional
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
- Using a food processor add the rest of the ingredients, except the olive oil, and 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 clove, ½ small Lemon, 1 pinch Salt, ½ teaspoon Dried mint
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Notes
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.
N.B., nutrition info is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. This will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.
Initially released Dec 2019, this post has since been updated.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg