Baba Ghanoush Recipe
Baked eggplant with sesame sauce & lemon juice
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Ingredients
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Baba Ghanoush Ingredients
Method
Baba Ghanoush Directions
- 1
Roast the Eggplant
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise and place it cut side down on a baking sheet. Roast for 30-40 minutes, or until the skin is charred and the flesh is soft.
- 2
Scoop the Flesh
Remove the eggplant from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Once cool, scoop the flesh out of the skin and place it in a mixing bowl.
- 3
Blend Ingredients
Add tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, ground cumin, and paprika to the eggplant flesh. Using a fork or food processor, blend until smooth and creamy.
- 4
Taste and Adjust
Taste the Baba Ghanoush and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more lemon juice or salt to taste.
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Transfer the Baba Ghanoush to a serving dish, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with fresh parsley and additional paprika. Serve with pita bread or vegetable sticks.
