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Iftar
Lebanese
Lebanon
Baba Ghanoush
45 mins
Easy
Vegetarian, Halal, Vegan, Gluten-free
Description
A creamy eggplant dip with tahini and garlic, perfect for breaking the fast with bread.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggplants
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pinch of smoked paprika
- Pita bread for serving
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 2Prick eggplants all over with a fork and place on a baking sheet.
- 3Roast for 30-40 minutes until the skin is charred and the flesh is very tender.
- 4Let the eggplants cool until they can be handled.
- 5Cut the eggplants in half and scoop out the flesh into a colander. Let drain for 10 minutes.
- 6Transfer eggplant to a food processor. Add tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and cumin.
- 7Process until smooth, or leave slightly chunky if preferred.
- 8Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 9Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with parsley and paprika.
- 10Serve with warm pita bread.
Nutrition Information
Calories
180 kcal
Protein
4g
Carbs
15g
Fat
14g