Baba Ghanoush

Baba ghanoush (or baba ganoush) is a smoky Middle Eastern roasted eggplant dip with garlic, tahini, and lemon that's easy to make for a delicious appetizer.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 90 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 eggplant
• 0.25 cup lemon juice
• 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.25 cup tahini

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Place eggplant, lemon juice, tahini, sesame seeds, and garlic in blender, and puree. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4

Transfer eggplant mixture to a medium size mixing bowl, and slowly mix in olive oil. Refrigerate the baba ghanoush until completely chilled before serving.