Baba Ganoush

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Mediterranean cuisine is renowned for its fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors, and has become increasingly popular in recent years. One of the hallmarks of this culinary tradition is the wide variety of dips that grace the Mediterranean tables. They’re flavorful, delicious and embody the richness of the country's food culture.

Baba Gounash is a silky, luscious dip that is made with roasted eggplants and flavored with a generous amount of tahini , garlic, lemon juice, cumin and salt. The unique, smoky taste of Baba Ghanoush comes from roasting the eggplants which gives it a deep, earthy flavor creating nothing short of divine. Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan, this can be enjoyed by everyone!
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HUMMUS AND BABA GANOUSH?

Hummus and Baba Ganoush are both Middle Eastern dips traditionally eaten as part of a meze platter. Though they might seem similar in origin and appearance, they have contrasting flavors because of the main ingredient used to make each of them.
While Baba Ganoush is made using grilled or roasted eggplants or aubergines, hummus is made from chickpeas. Though both have a creamy consistency, hummus tends to have a strong beany taste while Baba Gounash has a smoky earthy flavor and is relatively lower in calories.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH BABA GANOUSH?

My favorite way to serve baba ganoush is as an appetizer or snack with a side of pita bread and fresh veggies like carrots, cherry tomatoes, celery sticks. Because of its creamy consistency, it can also be enjoyed as a spread in sandwiches and wraps. Basically, the sky’s the limit when you have a batch of Baba Ganoush on hand!

Are you looking for more Summer Appetizers? You can check out some of my favorites: Is the dip healthy?

Although it tastes super rich and creamy, this dip is packed with nutrients like fiber, vitamins, and minerals from the eggplant, as well as healthy fats and proteins from the tahini.


How long does the dip last?

Once prepared, Baba Ganoush can be stored in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to four days.


If you made this Baba Ganoush, I would love to know how it turned out! Please let me know by leaving a comment below.



Baba Ganoush Baba Ganoush
Author: Happily Cooking
Preparation Time:
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Yields: 4
Calories per serving: 84kcal




Ingredients:
  • 2 large eggplants
  • 3-4 Garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1/3 cup Tahini
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
  • Salt, to taste
  • Sesame seeds, for garnishing
  • Pomegranate seeds,for garnishing
  • Pita bread, for serving
  • Cucumber slices, for serving

Instructions:
  1. Preheat the oven to 225 degrees Celsius. Line a baking tray with aluminium foil.
  2. Pierce the eggplants with a fork, place them on the prepared baking tray and roast them for 40-50 minutes, or until the flesh is soft and the skin is collapsing. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  3. Allow the eggplants to cool for a few minutes. Scoop out the flesh with a large spoon and place in the blender.
  4. Then, add the garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, tahini, salt, cumin and paprika and blend until everything is well combined and creamy.
  5. Garnish the dip with olive oil, sesame seeds and pomegranate seeds.
  6. Serve with pita bread and sliced cucumbers!Enjoy!

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