Name: Baba Ganoush
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 cup
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 1 eggplant; 0.25 cup + 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.25 cup tahini; 1 lemon; 3 cloves garlic; Salt and pepper

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Baba Ganoush

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Line a medium baking sheet with parchment paper.

Cut the eggplant in half from top to bottom and then rub the inside with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place the 2 halves, cut side down, on the prepared baking sheet and bake until they are fork tender– about 40 minutes.

Remove from the oven and allow the eggplant to cool until you can handle them. Remove the flesh using a spoon and transfer it to the bowl of a food processor.

Add the remaining ⅓ cup olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. Pulse until the mixture is well combined– about 15 seconds. Season with salt and pepper and enjoy.

Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Notes

For a smoky flavor, grill the eggplants instead of baking them. Garnish with smoked paprika or sesame seeds if desired.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Char the Eggplant Properly 🔥
Roast eggplants directly over an open flame or under a hot broiler until the skin is completely blackened and charred, which develops deep smoky flavors and makes peeling easier.
Remove Excess Moisture 💧
After roasting, place the hot eggplant in a colander or fine-mesh strainer for 10-15 minutes to drain excess liquid, which prevents a watery dip and concentrates flavor.
Toast Tahini First 🌰
Lightly warm your tahini in a small pan before blending to enhance its nutty flavor and make it easier to incorporate smoothly into the dip.
Balance Acid and Garlic 🍋
Add lemon juice and minced garlic gradually while tasting, as these potent ingredients can quickly overpower the delicate eggplant; start with half and adjust to preference.
Emulsify with Technique 🥄
Add olive oil in a thin stream while blending to create a creamy, stable emulsion rather than a greasy consistency, similar to making mayonnaise.