Baba Ganoush is a roasted eggplant spread or dip. It’s packed with flavors of tahini, garlic, and lemon juice all blended until smooth and creamy. It is the perfect dip, spread, or even sauce recipe for everything from warm pita bread to tortilla chips!
What is Baba Ganoush?
Originating from Levant, this dish light, healthy, low in calories, but heavy on flavor, eat Baba Ganoush (bah-bah, gah-noosh) as a spread or dip.Served as a ‘meze’ or dip, Baba Ganoush is keto, gluten-free, vegan, and, unlike hummus, has an irresistible smoky flavor from the roasted eggplant!Make this super easy Baba Ganoush recipe ahead and freeze it into quart-sized zippered bags and thaw for a delicious dip or spread anytime!
Ingredients & Variations
Eggplant: Choose full, heavy eggplants without blemishes. The peel will easily strip away after it’s baked or grilled. Seasonings: Traditional seasonings include tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, garlic, and parsley and some optional crushed red pepper will give Baba Ganoush its signature flavor. But mix it up with other seasonings like these DIY blends like homemade lemon pepper seasoning, or a savory Greek seasoning.
How to Make Baba Ganoush
Baba ganoush is a traditional recipe that requires a little time for the eggplant to cook.
What to Serve with Baba Ganoush?
Baba Ganoush goes with so many kinds of food! We like it with homemade pita bread, crackers, pita chips, vegetables, or crostini.
Storing Baba Ganoush
To retain the best flavor, keep Baba Ganoush in a covered container for up to 3 days. It can be frozen for up to a month, however, the consistency will be less firm once it’s thawed.
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