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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Eggplant
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise and score the flesh with a knife in a crisscross pattern. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and place cut side down on a baking sheet.
- 2
Bake the Eggplant
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the flesh is soft and browned. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- 3
Scoop the Flesh
Once cool enough to handle, scoop the flesh out of the eggplant halves and transfer it to a food processor.
- 4
Blend the Ingredients
Add tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and ground cumin to the food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- 5
Adjust Flavor
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, lemon juice, or olive oil as desired.
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Transfer the baba ghanoush to a serving bowl, drizzle with additional olive oil, sprinkle with paprika and chopped fresh parsley. Serve with pita bread or fresh vegetables.
