Baba Ganoush
A smoky Middle Eastern dip of roasted eggplant blended with tahini, lemon, garlic, and olive oil.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the oven to 240°C. Place the eggplants on a baking sheet and prick them several times with a fork.
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Step 2
Roast the eggplants, turning them halfway through, until the skins are deeply browned and the flesh has completely collapsed.
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Step 3
Remove the eggplants from the oven and let them cool until safe to handle.
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Step 4
Split the eggplants, scoop the flesh into a fine-mesh sieve set over a mixing bowl, and discard the skins. Let the flesh drain.
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Step 5
Discard the drained liquid. In the mixing bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, cumin, and 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil, then add the drained eggplant and mash until creamy but slightly textured.
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Step 6
Transfer the baba ganoush to a serving bowl. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil and scatter the parsley over the top.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container within 2 hours and use within 3 days.
Risk factors
- hot steam from roasted eggplant
- prepared dip held too long at room temperature