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Baba Ghanoush

Easy Baba Ghanoush Recipe: Creamy, Flavorful Eggplant Dip

This easy Baba Ghanoush recipe delivers a creamy, flavorful eggplant dip that’s perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dip
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium eggplants
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Blender

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Poke holes in the eggplants with a fork and roast for 30-40 minutes until charred and soft.
  2. Allow the eggplants to cool slightly, then scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl.
  3. Add tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt to the bowl. Blend until smooth but slightly chunky.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle pomegranate seeds on top if using.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 7g

Notes

Baba Ghanoush is best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge and tastes even better the next day.

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