Spiced Fava-Ganoush (Baba Ganoush With A Twist!)

Name: Spiced Fava-Ganoush (Baba Ganoush With A Twist!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can fava beans, drained; 1/4 - 1/3 cup tahini (or to taste); 1/4 - 1/3 cup lemon juice (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon za'atar spice mix; 2 -4 garlic cloves; 1 dried red chili pepper; salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

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["Preheat the oven to 375u00b0F Wash the eggplant, cut off the stem and prick all over with a fork. Place in a lightly heated glass dish, and bake for approximately 30-40 minutes, or until the skin is wrinkled and blistered, and the eggplant ""deflates"" slightly (it may also be grilled, if desired). It should be very soft when poked with a fork. Remove from the oven and let sit until cool.", "Peel skin off the eggplant and discard, roughly chop the pulp and place in a food processor or chopper. Chop the eggplant until smooth, but not liquified. Add the drained fava beans, garlic, dried chili pepper, olive oil, all the spices and about half the tahini and lemon juice.", "Process until smooth, taste and adjust the tahini, lemon juice, and spices if needed.", "Serve with pita wedges, vegetable crudites, chips, or on its own! It would be fine at room temperature, but I like it best when it's been heated up a bit in the microwave and is a bit warm. It tastes much better the day after, too!", "Enjoy!"]

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium eggplant, 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can fava beans, drained, 1/4 - 1/3 cup tahini (or to taste), 1/4 - 1/3 cup lemon juice (or to taste), and more.

Yes, Spiced Fava-Ganoush (Baba Ganoush With A Twist!) falls under the Soups & Stews 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!