Traditional Baba Ghanoush

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This is a traditional baba ghanoush recipe. This eggplant dip consists of baked eggplant with garlic, lemon juice, and tahini sauce. Dip in with some pita bread for a delicious, light appetizer.

Submitted by IMANKAY
Updated on February 16, 2024
A white bowl of traditional baba ghanoush served with pita chips
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant

  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed

  • 1 ½ tablespoons tahini sauce

  • ½ medium lemon, juiced

  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional)

  • salt to taste

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste

  • 1 pinch dried parsley flakes, for garnish

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients. Place one rack in the lower third of the oven and another one in the upper third. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

    Ingredients to make traditional baba ghanoush

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  2. Cut a shallow slit along the side of the eggplant and place into a baking dish.

    A knife making a shallow cut into the bottom of an eggplant, over a baking dish

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  3. Roast on the lower rack of the preheated oven until eggplant is completely shrunken and soft, about 40 minutes. Move to the upper rack and continue baking until skin is charred, about 5 more minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit until cool enough to handle, 15 to 20 minutes.

    A baking dish with a charred eggplant

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  4. Peel and discard eggplant skin. Place eggplant flesh into a bowl; stir in garlic, tahini, lemon juice, pepper flakes, and salt until well combined.

    A large glass bowl of seasoned, mashed roasted eggplant

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  5. Drizzle olive oil over top and garnish with parsley.

    A bowl of traditional baba ghanoush drizzled with olive oil and topped with chopped parsley

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

101 Calories
7g Fat
10g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 101
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 11mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Protein 3g 5%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Calcium 45mg 3%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 360mg 8%

* 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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