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A white bowl filled with creamy baba ganoush, garnished with olive oil, chopped parsley, and paprika, sits on a wooden table. Pita bread, sliced cucumbers, and carrot sticks are visible in the background.
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The Best Baba Ganoush Recipe

Smoky, creamy, authentic Baba Ganoush made with roasted eggplant, tahini, and lemon. Easy dip recipe perfect with pita or veggies.
Prep Time1 hour
10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Middle eastern
Keyword: eggplant, Tahini
Servings: 6 yields
Calories: 129kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 Eggplants Medium-large
  • 2 Garlic cloves crushed
  • ⅓ cup Tahini
  • ¼ cup Olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon Paprika

For garnishing (optional):

  • Paprika
  • Olive oil
  • Parsley chopped
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Instructions

  • Roast the eggplants: Preheat your oven to 450°F (225°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Using a fork, pierce the eggplants all over. Place on the tray and roast for 40–50 minutes, or until they’re completely soft and collapsed. Set aside to cool.
  • Prepare the eggplant flesh: Once cooled, peel off the skins or scoop out the flesh. Try to remove excess seeds and drain any liquid to prevent a watery dip.
  • Blend the ingredients: In a food processor, add the roasted eggplant flesh, crushed garlic, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, cumin, and paprika. Pulse until just combined – avoid over-processing to retain texture.
  • Serve: Spoon into a shallow dish, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with paprika and chopped parsley. Enjoy with warm pita bread or crunchy veggies.

Video

Notes

  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days.
  • Roasting Tip: For a deeper smoky flavor, roast the eggplants over an open flame or on a grill instead of in the oven.
  • Texture Tip: Drain the eggplant flesh well before blending – too much liquid can make the dip runny.
  • Serving Tip: Baba Ganoush is best served slightly chilled or at room temperature. It also makes a delicious sandwich spread.
  • Watch & Learn: For a clear visual guide to the roasting and blending process, watch the full video tutorial.
  • Got Questions? Scroll below the recipe card for FAQs, scroll up for troubleshooting tips, and variations.

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 427mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg