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Baba ganoush in a small ceramic bowl garnished with olive oil, paprika and parsley served with mini pita bread

Baba ganoush recipe card


  • Author: Sachi
  • Total Time: 40 minutes to an hour
  • Yield: 1 eggplant 1x
  • Diet: Diabetic

Description

This delicious, smoky eggplant dip is great as a healthy appetizer or snack. Baba ganoush is low-carb, keto, vegan-friendly and gluten-free so you can share it with all your friends!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 whole eggplant, unpeeled (approx 1-1/4 lb)
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • a pinch of cayenne powder, or sumac seasoning, or chili powder, or paprika or toasted sesame seeds
  • a few sprigs of chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Poke holes in the skin of the eggplant with a fork or knife.
  2. Place on a baking sheet.
  3. Scorch the eggplant under a broiler for 5-10 minutes on each side or until the skin is charred all around and the eggplant flesh is tender. This take about 20-30 minutes.
  4. Place cooked eggplant in a mixing bowl and cover. Let the eggplant continue steaming in its skin for 10-20 minutes or until cool to touch.
  5. Scoop flesh away from skin into a mixing bowl. Discard the burnt skin and stem.
  6. Add salt, pepper, garlic, tahini and lemon juice.
  7. Mix well until the eggplant mixture is smooth and creamy.
  8. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  9. Spoon baba ganoush into a serving bowl.
  10. Drizzle olive oil over the top.
  11. Sprinkle with paprika.
  12. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

  • Make sure that the eggplant is fully cooked and soft.
  • Use smoked paprika and/or smoked sea salt to enhance the smoky flavor.
  • Season with your choice of cayenne powder, or sumac seasoning, or chili powder, or paprika or toasted sesame seeds.
  • Add more lemon juice if you like it tart.
  • Pour off excess liquid from the eggplant if you want a thicker dip.
  • You can also chill the baba ganoush to thicken it.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-40 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Keywords: eggplant, keto, low-carb, diabetic, dip, appetizer, baba ganoush, baba ghanoush, Lebanese, cuisine