Baba Ghanouj Recipe

Name: Baba Ghanouj
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium eggplants (about 1 pound each); 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup red-wine vinegar; 8 garlic cloves; 1 cup well-stirred tahini (sesame seed paste); 1/2 cup sour cream; Olive oil for drizzling; pita triangles; chopped onion; chopped drained bottled peperoncini (pickled Tuscan peppers); chopped pitted Kalamata olives

Servings: persons

3 medium eggplants (about 1 pound each)
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
8 garlic cloves
1 cup well-stirred tahini (sesame seed paste)
1/2 cup sour cream
Olive oil for drizzling
pita triangles
chopped onion
chopped drained bottled peperoncini (pickled Tuscan peppers)
chopped pitted Kalamata olives

1
Preheat broiler or prepare grill.
2
Prick eggplants in several places with a fork.
3
On a broiler pan or in a shallow baking pan broil eggplants about 3 to 4 inches from heat, turning every 10 to 15 minutes, 45 to 55 minutes, or until charred all over and very soft.
4
(Alternatively, grill eggplants on a well-oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals in same manner.)
5
Cool eggplants until they can be handled and peel off and discard skin, Transfer pulp to a colander set over a bowl.
6
Let eggplant pulp drain 20 minutes and discard any liquid on bowl.
7
In a food processor blend lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, and salt to taste until smooth.
8
Add eggplant pulp and pulse until a coarse puree.
9
Add tahini and sour cream and pulse just until combined well.
10
Transfer baba ghanouj to a shallow bowl and drizzle with oil.
11
Serve baba ghanouj with accompaniments.

382

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 medium eggplants (about 1 pound each), 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, 1/4 cup red-wine vinegar, 8 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Baba Ghanouj falls under the General 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.

Baba Ghanouj

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