Baba Ganoush is a creamy vegan roasted eggplant dip flavored with tahini and aromatic oriental spices that pairs so well with fresh vegetables, falafel, bread and crackers. Perfect for summer entertaining!
Preheat the oven to 400° F (200 C). Lay the eggplants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Pick them with a fork a few times to prevent exploding in the oven.
Roast for about 45 minutes or until soft and charred, turning half way through with tongs. Let cool and cut off the ends. Use a spoon to scoop out the flesh or peel. Place it in a sieve to drain the liquid.
Add the eggplant flesh, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, salt, cumin, smoked paprika, and black pepper into a bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth. If zou prefer a more chunky consistency, pulse it just a few times.
Serve with fresh veggies, falafel, pita chips or tortilla chips, bread, crackers, fresh sliced bread, any type of flatbread or tortillas, or even on a burger.
Notes
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Make sure you choose fresh, unbruised eggplant.
Multiple smaller eggplants is better than choosing one large one as the larger they are the tougher the skin is.
Be sure to drain the roasted eggplant in a sieve so that the dip doesn’t become too watery.
Serve with fresh veggies, falafel, pita chips or tortilla chips, bread, crackers, fresh sliced bread, in a vegan bagel sandwich, any type of flatbread or tortillas, with vegan fritters or even on a burger.
This eggplant dip can be stored in an airtight jar in the fridge for about 4 days.
You can freeze it for up to three months (see freezing and thawing instructions above).
Recipe Variations
Baba Ghanoush can be a great substitute in many recipes that call for hummus.
Add roasted garlicto give the baba ganoush a touch of sweet, nutty and mellow flavor or mojo verde for a fresh herby kick.
No eggplant around? Try grilling zucchini, red beets, or even roasted sweet potato instead of eggplant. Follow the same steps and toss your choice of vegetable into a food processor with the rest of the ingredients and make a simple baba ganoush variation.
You can use lime juice in place of lemon juice in this recipe.
Sesame oil can be substituted for olive oil for more intense taste. You can also use neutral oils like avocado oil, grapeseed oil or macadamia oil.