Babaghanouj Recipe

Name: Babaghanouj
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Olive oil-flavored cooking spray; 1 medium eggplant, cut in half lengthwise (about 1 lb.); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 large garlic cloves, chopped; 2 tablespoons tahini; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon sour cream; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper; Extra-virgin olive oil; Smoked paprika; Pitted kalamata olives, halved; Pita chips

Servings: persons

Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
1 medium eggplant, cut in half lengthwise (about 1 lb.)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil
Smoked paprika
Pitted kalamata olives, halved
Pita chips

1
Spray cut sides of eggplant with cooking spray. Grill eggplant, skin side down, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350u00b0 to 400u00b0) 10 minutes. Turn eggplant halves over, and grill 4 minutes or until flesh is nicely browned and tender. Remove from grill, and let stand 20 minutes or until cool to the touch.
2
Scoop pulp from eggplant halves into a large wire-mesh strainer; let drain 20 minutes. Combine drained pulp, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, and next 6 ingredients in a food processor. Process until smooth. Transfer to a bowl; cover and refrigerate up to 1 week.
3
To serve, transfer dip to a serving bowl; drizzle with a small amount of olive oil, and sprinkle with smoked paprika and olives. Serve with pita chips.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Olive oil-flavored cooking spray, 1 medium eggplant, cut in half lengthwise (about 1 lb.), 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 large garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Babaghanouj 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.

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