Baba ghanoush is a Levantine appetizer of mashed cooked eggplant which is mixed with tahini, olive oil, possibly lemon juice, and various seasonings.
Ingredients of Baba Ghanoush
- 2 medium eggplant
- ¼ cup tahini
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Finely chopped parsley
- Pinch of smoked paprika
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Pita and veggies
How to Make Baba Ghanoush
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Wrap the eggplant in foil and Roast the eggplant for 50 minutes in oven. When soft then Remove from the oven.
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Once cool to the touch, peel the skin from eggplant, removing any big clumps of seeds. Place the flesh in a strainer over a bowl and remove excess water.
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Place the eggplant flesh, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and salt into mixer grinder and make smooth paste. Transfer to a dish, decorate with chopped parsley, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes.
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Serve with pita and veggies.
