Lebanese Baba Ghanoush

Lebanese Baba Ghanoush

from feelgoodfoodie.net
65 min
6 servings

This Lebanese inspired Baba Ganoush is made with only 4 ingredients: oven-roasted eggplant, lemon juice, tahini & garlic - a great alternative to hummus!

Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 3-4 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Olive oil, parsley, pomegranate (for garnish)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400° F degrees.

  2. 2

    Wrap eggplant in aluminum foil and roast for 45-60 minutes until the eggplant is soft when poked with a fork or knife. Unwrap the eggplant and allow it to cool for 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    When the eggplant is cool to the touch, cut off the top and peel off the skin. Discard the skin, keeping only the flesh of the eggplant.

  4. 4

    Place the flesh of the eggplant in a food processor or blender. Add the lemon juice, tahini, garlic cloves and salt. Blend for 1 minute until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

  5. 5

    Alternatively, you can blend the lemon juice, tahini and garlic first, and then add the eggplant. Either way works.

  6. 6

    Garnish with parsley and olive oil, if desired. Enjoy with pita bread, crudité or crackers.