Baba Ghanoush Eggplant Dip
Experience the smoky, velvety goodness of Baba Ghanoush, a traditional Middle Eastern eggplant dip that’s as nutritious as it is flavorful. This creamy delight starts with roasted eggplants, charred to perfection for a deep, smoky flavor, then blended with tahini, zesty lemon juice, garlic, and a hint of cumin for layers of earthy and tangy notes. Finished with a drizzle of olive oil and optional garnishes like fresh parsley or jewel-like pomegranate seeds, this quick-to-make dip is a visual and culinary masterpiece. Perfect for dipping with warm pita, crunchy veggies, or crackers, Baba Ghanoush is an irresistible appetizer or snack that will wow both vegans and non-vegans alike. Make this easy eggplant dip for your next gathering and watch it disappear in minutes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large eggplants
- 3 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste)
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons parsley (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Pierce the eggplants several times with a fork to prevent them from bursting during cooking.
Place the eggplants on the prepared baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the skin is charred and the flesh is soft.
Remove the eggplants from the oven and let them cool for 10-15 minutes. Once cooled, peel off the charred skin and discard it, keeping only the soft flesh.
Place the roasted eggplant flesh in a food processor. Add tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, and salt.
Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.
Transfer the Baba Ghanoush to a serving bowl and drizzle with a small amount of olive oil. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and pomegranate seeds if desired.
Serve with warm pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables such as carrots, cucumbers, and celery.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
525 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.7 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 77 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.3 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.5 g | 120% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.9 g | ||
| Protein | 17.8 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 312 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2407 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
