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Baba Ghanoush
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

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. 2
    Prick eggplants all over with a fork and place on a baking sheet.
  3. 3
    Roast for 30-40 minutes until the skin is charred and the flesh is very tender.
  4. 4
    Let the eggplants cool until they can be handled.
  5. 5
    Cut the eggplants in half and scoop out the flesh into a colander. Let drain for 10 minutes.
  6. 6
    Transfer eggplant to a food processor. Add tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and cumin.
  7. 7
    Process until smooth, or leave slightly chunky if preferred.
  8. 8
    Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. 9
    Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with parsley and paprika.
  10. 10
    Serve with warm pita bread.

Nutrition Information

Calories

180 kcal

Protein

4g

Carbs

15g

Fat

14g