Baba Ganoush Recipe

Name: Baba Ganoush
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole Large Eggplant; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1/2 teaspoons Lemon Pepper; 3 cloves Garlic, Chopped; 1 teaspoon Olive Oil; 1/4 cups Tahini (sesame Seed Paste); 1/4 cups Lemon Juice; 1/4 teaspoons Cumin; 3 drops Liquid Smoke; 1/4 cups Pitted Kalamata Olives; Salt To Taste; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 2 Tablespoons Chopped Green Onions, For Garnish

Servings: persons

1 whole Large Eggplant
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/2 teaspoons Lemon Pepper
3 cloves Garlic, Chopped
1 teaspoon Olive Oil
1/4 cups Tahini (sesame Seed Paste)
1/4 cups Lemon Juice
1/4 teaspoons Cumin
3 drops Liquid Smoke
1/4 cups Pitted Kalamata Olives
Salt To Taste
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Chopped Green Onions, For Garnish

1
Preheat the oven to 400 F. Cut eggplant in half and rub it with oil all over.
2
Sprinkle with lemon pepper.
3
Place it on a baking sheet cut side down and roast in the oven for 20-30 minutes depending on size of eggplant.
4
Roast until the peeling is blackened.
5
Remove it from the oven, let it cool slightly and then remove peel.
6
Discard the peel.
7
Place remaining eggplant in the bowl of a food processor.
8
Saute the garlic in about a teaspoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
9
Cook it only for a minute or two, until it starts to soften.
10
Add the tahini, garlic, lemon juice, cumin and liquid smoke into the food processor with the eggplant.
11
Pulse several times or until it forms a paste.
12
Place mixture in a serving bowl and form a little indention in the middle of the mixture.
13
Place the drained olives in the indention, sprinkle a little kosher salt over all and then drizzle with the olive oil.
14
Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
15
Enjoy with pita chips or fresh veggies!

162

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole Large Eggplant, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1/2 teaspoons Lemon Pepper, 3 cloves Garlic, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Baba Ganoush falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baba Ganoush

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