Baba Ghanouge Recipe

Time1h

Serves4

smoked eggplant, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, extra virgin olive oil add 2 falafel 4 substitute zataar pita 4

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Ingredients

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1
Roast the Eggplant
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Poke holes in the eggplants with a fork to allow steam to escape. Place them on a baking sheet and roast for about 30-40 minutes until the skin is charred and the flesh is soft. Alternatively, you can smoke the eggplants over a grill for a smokier flavor.
2
Scoop out the Flesh
Once the eggplants are roasted, let them cool slightly. Cut them in half and scoop out the soft flesh into a mixing bowl, discarding the skin.
3
Add Ingredients
To the bowl with the eggplant flesh, add minced garlic, lemon juice, tahini, and olive oil. Mix well until the ingredients are combined and creamy.
4
Blend to Desired Consistency
For a smoother texture, you can blend the mixture using a food processor or a hand blender. Blend until you achieve your desired consistency, adding a little water if necessary to thin it out.
5
Season to Taste
Taste the baba ghanouge and season with salt and pepper to your liking. You can also adjust the lemon juice or tahini according to your preference.

6
Prepare Falafel
If using pre-made falafel, heat them according to package instructions. If making from scratch, prepare your favorite falafel recipe and fry or bake them until golden brown.
7
Serve with Pita
Warm the pita bread and cut it into wedges. Serve the baba ghanouge in a bowl drizzled with more olive oil and sprinkled with za'atar.
8
Add Falafel
Place the falafel on a plate alongside the baba ghanouge and pita for a delicious appetizer or snack.