Baba Ghanoush Recipe

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Additional Time:

3 hrs

Total Time:

3 hrs 45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 1/2 cups

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Make restaurant-worthy baba ghanoush with this easy recipe.

What Is Baba Ghanoush?

Baba ghanoush (also spelled baba ganoush or baba ghanouj) is a Levantine spread made with roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, and seasonings. It’s traditionally served with pita bread.

Baba Ghanoush Ingredients

These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this top-rated baba ghanoush recipe:

Eggplant: This recipe, which makes about 12 servings, starts with a large eggplant.
Lemon juice: Lemon juice adds brightness and keeps the eggplant from browning.
Tahini and sesame seeds: Tahini lends creaminess and earthy, nutty flavor.
Seasonings: The baba ghanoush is flavored with salt, pepper, and fresh garlic.
Olive oil: Olive oil is the perfect finishing touch, creating a smooth texture.

Baba Ghanoush vs. Hummus

Baba ghanoush and hummus are both popular Mediterranean spreads that are rich in nutrients and flavor. The difference? Baba ghanoush starts with roasted eggplant, while hummus starts with chickpeas.

How to Make Baba Ghanoush

You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade baba ghanoush:

Roast the eggplant, let cool, and scoop out the flesh.
Blend the eggplant with the remaining ingredients (except for the olive oil).
Mix in the olive oil.
Chill before serving.

Tip from recipe creator Tali: “You can cook the eggplant directly on the grill if you prefer, turning often, until skin is charred and eggplants are soft, about 25 minutes. Allow to cool.”

How to Serve Baba Ghanoush

Pair this baba ghanoush with toasted pita chips, pita bread, or sturdy vegetables for dipping. Explore our entire collection of Mediterranean Recipes for more delicious serving inspiration.

How to Store Baba Ghanoush

Store your homemade baba ghanoush in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“Excellent recipe and I can’t get enough of it,” raves Maydog. “I’ve made three batches and I went straight by the recipe the first time. I still go by the recipe but I estimate quantities instead of measuring.”

“Perfect,” says mjk. “The only thing I changed is I made my own tahini rather than paying the price to buy it.”

“This is so simple and delicious,” according to Cora Suzanne. “It's perfect with a toasty pita, veggies, and a tall drink.”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

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

Directions

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 Facts (per serving)

90	Calories
5g	Fat
11g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 90
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	7%
Saturated Fat 1g	4%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 29mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 2g	4%
Vitamin C 2mg	3%
Calcium 28mg	2%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 165mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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