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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Roast the Eggplant
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise and place it on a baking sheet, cut side down. Roast for about 30-40 minutes until the skin is wrinkled and the flesh is soft.
- 2
Prepare the Garlic
While the eggplant is roasting, peel the garlic cloves and set them aside.
- 3
Blend Ingredients
Once the eggplant is roasted and cooled slightly, scoop out the flesh and place it in a food processor. Add the roasted garlic, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, cumin, and paprika. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- 4
Taste and Adjust
Taste the baba ganouge and adjust seasoning with pepper or additional salt as needed.
- 5
Serve
Transfer the baba ganouge to a serving bowl, drizzle with a little olive oil, and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve with pita bread or fresh vegetables.
