Basic Baba Ghanoush Recipe

Name: Basic Baba Ghanoush
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 lbs eggplants, any variety (about 2 or 3 depending on size); 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon tahini; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon cumin; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 dash fresh basil (optional) or 1 dash other herbs (optional)

Servings: persons

2 lbs eggplants, any variety (about 2 or 3 depending on size)
1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon tahini
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 dash fresh basil (optional) or 1 dash other herbs (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Trim and halve eggplants lengthwise.
3
Coat with a little olive oil and roast for 45-60 minutes.
4
Let cool, and squeeze out any remaining juices.
5
Cut eggplant into coarse chunks and place into a food processor or blender, working in batches if necessary.
6
Pulse together with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt and spices for a minute or two, stopping to scrape down the sides occasionally.
7
Drizzle in two tablespoons of olive oil while pulsing.
8
Taste for seasoning, adding more salt or spices if desired.
9
Transfer to a bowl and serve immediately with a drizzle of olive oil on top.
10
Or, cover and chill for an hour before serving to let flavors develop.
11
Keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs eggplants, any variety (about 2 or 3 depending on size), 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon tahini, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Basic Baba Ghanoush 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.

Basic Baba Ghanoush

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