Description
Baba Ghanoush is a flavorful Middle Eastern dip made from roasted eggplants, combined with garlic, olive oil, and spices, perfect for spreading or dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for brushing and glazing
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- to taste salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the sliced eggplants on a baking sheet and brush them lightly with olive oil.
- Sprinkle smoked paprika, dried thyme, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper over the eggplant slices.
- Roast the eggplants for about 30 minutes, or until they are tender and lightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly, then scrape the flesh from the skin into a bowl.
- Mash the eggplant flesh with a fork and mix until smooth, adjusting seasoning to taste if needed.
- Serve at room temperature with pita bread or fresh veggies.
Notes
For a creamier texture, you can blend the eggplant mixture in a food processor. Adjust the spices according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dip, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 105 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 205 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Baba Ghanoush, eggplant dip, Middle Eastern recipes, vegetarian spreads, healthy snacks