Baba Ghanoush
Baba Ghanoush is a smoky dip that hails from the Levant region in the Middle East. This dip is full of nutrients, vitamins and has many outstanding health benefits. Baba Ghanoush is vegan friendly and gluten free.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 Eggplants
- 1/4 cup Tahini
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 3 tbsp Lemon juice
- 3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
Spices
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Salt, to taste
- 1 tsp White Pepper - Or Black pepper
- 1 tsp Paprika Powder
Instructions
- Bake Eggplants: Cut your eggplants vertically along the core. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes at a temperature of 200 Celsius. Check eggplant to see if it is cooked and shriveled. Tear open the eggplant using two forks. If there is still a lot of water, you can return the tray back to the oven for 10 minutes more. After that amount of time, check the eggplant.
- Grill the Eggplant: The secret trick to get that smokey flavor is to grill the eggplants on a stove top grill pan. Use butter on the grill pan to add more flavor.
- Scoop out the Eggplant: Once cooled, Peel the eggplant and blend the flesh in a food processor. Add the tahini, minced garlic, salt, pepper, paprika powder, lemon juice and olive oil.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust the ingredients accordingly. Sprinkle paprika on the top and then add olive oil. Garnish with parsley. For a better flavor profile, keep refrigerated for 1- 2 hours.