Baba Ghanoush (Roasted Eggplant Dip)

Name: Baba Ghanoush (Roasted Eggplant Dip)
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 eggplants; ½ cup plain Greek-style yogurt; ⅓ cup tahini; 1 lemon, juiced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; salt to taste; 1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste; 2 tablespoons diced tomatoes, or to taste; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, or to taste

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Baba ghanoush is one of those foods that's as fun to eat as it is to say. You've probably devoured this dip at Middle Eastern restaurants and now here's an easy baba ghanoush recipe that you can make at home. All you need to do is broil eggplants all over until they've slumped down into a soft, purple puddle. Then you scoop out the flesh to mix with the remaining ingredients. It's so creamy, earthy, and super satisfying, you'll be tempted to eat it by the spoonful but try it on warm, pillowy pita, or as a spread for a veggie sandwich.

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Servings: 12

Ready in: 1hr PT1H

Ingredients

2 eggplants
½ cup plain Greek-style yogurt
⅓ cup tahini
1 lemon, juiced
2 garlic cloves, minced
salt to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste
2 tablespoons diced tomatoes, or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped parsley, or to taste

Directions

Preheat broiler to High.
Place eggplants on baking sheet and broil, turning eggplants every 15 minutes so all side are cooked evenly, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Slice eggplants into halves and remove eggplant pulp with a spoon and place in bowl; let cool for about 15 minutes. Drain off any excess liquid.
In a mixing bowl, mix yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. Add eggplant flesh and smash with fork until well combined. Season with salt to taste.
Drizzle olive and garnish with diced tomatoes and parsley.

Mealthy tip:

You'll get a good amount of smoky flavor in this baba ghanoush recipe. If you're craving even more smoke, grill the eggplants for 45 minutes to 1 hour instead of broiling in oven.

Tagged:

Quick And Easy Casual Party Picnic Game Day Mediterranean Yogurt Eggplant Greek-style Yogurt Middle Eastern Snacks Vegetarian Appetizers No Meat

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Laura Griffin says:

Authentic tasting ghanoush! I can't decided between this and hummus, which I like more. That's why I serve both! My party guests love it.

Greg Jones says:

This was really good Baba Ghanoush, very authentic tasting. We've tried it both ways, grilled and broiled. I definitely prefer the grilled method, but both are fantastic.

Chaz Norwood says:

Made these for a company potluck and paired them with pita crackers. Everyone loved them. Eggplant is so underrated, I think I created a few new fans.