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Baba ganoush recipe

Baba Ghanoush

Roasted eggplant is the star of this delicious Middle Eastern dish spiced with garlic, lemon, and Tahini paste.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12 people

Ingredients

  • 3 medium eggplants roasted
  • 4 Tablespoons Tahini paste
  • Juice from one lemon
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 Tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • salt to taste go lightly, there is salt from the roasting process
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • Handful of flat-leaf parsley or cilantro leaves optional

Method

  1. Add roasted eggplant and all ingredients in a food processor and let run for 2-¬3 minutes until you get a paste.

Serve

  1. Place Baba Ghanoush paste on to a serving plate or bowl. Garnish with olive oil, dusting of chili powder, and fresh parsley or cilantro.
  2. Serve cold as an appetizer, with a side of Pita bread or chips, and salted pickles and olives.

Cooks Notes

There are many versions of this dish, feel free to adjust according to your personal taste.