Baba Ganoush (Eggplant Dip)

Baba ganoush is a fantastic creamy dip prepared with eggplants. Naturally vegan and gluten free, it’s delicious served as an appetizer with some pita bread and raw veggies.

If I had to keep only two summer veggies, I would definitely choose zucchini (you’ve got to try my chocolate chip zucchini bread, so good!), and eggplants. My husband (wow, is it the first time I write “husband” here since we got married?… it feels so weird) was begging me to prepare a baba ganoush for quite a while, because he’s totally crazy about it. So as soon as I got the occasion, I prepared some.

I knew it was easy to prepare but I didn’t know it was that easy! You need 3 ingredients only, and some olive oil. And the result is so much better than store-bought: it’s rich, creamy, with incredible smoky flavors.

How to make baba ganoush?

Here I first sliced the eggplant into thin slices, placed them onto a baking tray covered with parchment paper, and drizzled some olive oil. Another option would be to cut the eggplant in two, lengthwise, make some cuts in the flesh using a knife and roast it in the oven. It will take a little bit longer time to cook, maybe 15 minutes or so. Just be careful not to burn the surface and make sure the flesh is tender inside. In the end, this method makes it easier to remove the flesh that you can simply spoon, leaving the skin out. I prefer the first method, but it’s just a matter of personal choice and time.

How to serve baba ganoush?

Traditionally, baba ganoush is ether served with some raw veggies or pita bread to dip into it. I also like to prepare some homemade pita chips, that are a little crispy. It doesn’t take long to prepare and it gives a nice contrast in texture. Another option consists in serving baba ganoush with homemade crackers, such as these homemade Swedish multi-seed crispbread “knäckebröd” that I baked the other day again.

More eggplant recipes

But anyway, if you are curious about eggplant recipes, there are a few on the blog already, such as the easy eggplant & goat cheese stacks, the vegan eggplant shakshuka, and also the easy eggplant chickpea curry. All of these recipes are vegetarian, naturally gluten-free, and taste delicious.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m starving and can’t wait to try my baba ganoush again. But before that, I leave you with the recipe of course. Enjoy!

Baba Ganoush

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• Author: Delphine Fortin
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Yield: 1 small bowl 1x
• Category: Appetizers
• Cuisine: Around the world

Baba ganoush is a fantastic creamy dip prepared with eggplants. Naturally vegan and gluten free, it’s delicious served as an appetizer with some pita bread and raw veggies.

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Ingredients

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For the baba ganoush:

• 1 medium/large eggplant
• Olive oil
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 1 lemon (juice)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 Tablespoons tahini
• Black pepper

For serving:

• Olive oil
• Pine nuts (optional)
• Pita bread/pita chips*

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to high broil, and place the rack almost on top. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Thinly slice the eggplant. Sprinkle with salt and place in a colander to drain any excess liquid. Rinse, and pat dry.
3. Arrange eggplant slices onto the baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle sea salt on top.
4. Roast for about 5-10 minutes, turning once or twice, until the eggplant is softened and golden brown.
5. Remove from the oven, and wrap eggplant slices in foil to lock in moisture.
6. After 5 minutes, peel away most of the skin of the eggplant (a little is OK) and add flesh to a food processor. It should be soft and tender and the skin should come off easy.
7. Add lemon juice, garlic, tahini, a pinch of salt and mix until creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Transfer into a bowl, drizzle some olive oil and add some toasted pine nuts on top. Serve with pita bread/chips and raw veggies.

Notes

* You can find my recipe of pita chips here: http://www.delscookingtwist.com/2017/01/24/roasted-cauliflower-hummus-and-pita-chips/

Dairy-Free, Dips, Eggplant, Fall, Gluten-Free, Summer, Vegan, Vegetarian

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