Authentic Baba Ghanoush Recipe

Name: Authentic Baba Ghanoush Recipe
Total time: 1 hr
Ingredients: 1 eggplant; 0.25 cup lemon juice; 0.25 cup tahini; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 2 cloves garlic, minced; salt and pepper to taste; 1.5 tablespoons olive oil

Baba ghanoush is a creamy and smoky dip made from roasted eggplant, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. Customize the flavors by adjusting the lemon juice and tahini to your liking. Enjoy this delicious dip with pita bread or fresh vegetables for a healthy snack.

Total time1 hr
Prep time15 mins
Cook time40 mins
Yield1 1/2 cups, 12

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet to prevent sticking.
Place the eggplant on the prepared baking sheet and pierce the skin several times with a fork. Roast in the preheated oven, turning occasionally, until the eggplant is very soft and tender, about 30 to 40 minutes. Let the eggplant cool until you can handle it, then slice it in half. Scoop out the flesh into a colander or fine mesh sieve set over a bowl to drain excess liquid for 5 minutes.
Combine the drained eggplant flesh, lemon juice, tahini, sesame seeds, and garlic in a blender. Puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
Transfer the eggplant mixture to a medium-sized mixing bowl, and slowly drizzle in the olive oil while mixing. Refrigerate the baba ghanoush until it is thoroughly chilled before serving for the best flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 91 kcal
Fat Content: 5 g
Fiber Content: 3 g
Sugar Content: 3 g
Sodium Content: 5 mg
Protein Content: 2 g
Cholesterol Content: 0 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 11 g
Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g