This fresh and delicious baba ganoush is made with roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon juice and garlic and then mixed until smooth and creamy to make it perfect for dipping or spreading.
What is Baba Ganoush?
Similar to hummus based on hummus, Baba Ganoush is a creamy Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dip or spread. It is usually served with pita bread, pita slices, cookies, fries, thinly sliced French bread or fresh vegetables.
- smell: Smoky, earthy and a light creamy texture, this dip is perfect for spreading or appetizers.
- Skill Level: This dip is easy to make! Just bake, mix, season and serve.
- Preparation Note: Use leftover roasted or roasted eggplant.
- Suggestions: Scroll it up with homemade crostini or make it the heart of an anti-Pasto platter.
- freezing: Baba Ganoush freezes the finest and melts quickly for last minute parties and parties.
Baba Ganoush’s Ingredient Tips
- eggplant: Low in calories, high in fiber and high in vitamins, eggplant is the ideal foundation for this simple Baba Ganoush recipe. Look for a strong, flawless eggplant without any bruises or tears. Chinese or Japanese eggplant is the ideal variety to slice evenly.
- Seasoning: Baba Ganoush gets a classic flavor from tahini, lemon juice, garlic and a hint of red pepper flakes. You can buy or make your own sesame paste.
- Variations: No Tahini? Use Greek yogurt, cashews, almonds or sunflower butter. Smoked chili powder, cumin or a small amount of Cajun seasoning can also enhance the taste of homemade Baba Ganoush.
- decorate: Small sprigs of fresh thyme, rosemary or basil can be used. Pomegranate seeds, pumpkin seeds and toasted walnuts add color and flavor to this simple recipe.
Dip, store, repeat
Place the remaining Baba Ganoush in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir and add fresh lemon juice to enhance the flavor again before serving. Freeze part of it in the zipper bag for up to a month, then thaw in the refrigerator (a little water will).
Serve on a hat of grilled Portobello mushrooms, or a portable weekday lunch spread over a turkey package.
Delicious vegetarian dip
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Baba Ganoush Recipe
Grilled eggplant, tahini and garlic can be easily made into the baba ganoush recipe. Serve with pita, cookies or vegetables.
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Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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Poke the eggplant with a fork and bake directly on the rack until tender, about 45-50 minutes.
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Cool and peel the eggplant.
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In a food processor or blender, place eggplant, tahini, lemon juice and garlic. Process until smooth.
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Stir the parsley and salt. Top with olive oil and red pepper flakes.
Freeze for up to 3 months. For optimal texture, thaw in the refrigerator overnight and stir.
Calories: 91 | carbohydrate: 9g | protein: 3g | Fatty: 6g | Saturated fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated fat: 2g | Monounsaturated fat: 3g | sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 314mg | fiber: 4g | sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | calcium: twenty fourmg | iron: 1mg
The nutritional information provided is an estimate and will vary depending on the cooking method and brand of the ingredients used.
course Appetizer, dipping sauce
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