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Clue: It is a velvety, rich and smoky dip! 

Some of you might be guessing Hummus.

Well, close but it’s not. SPONSORS

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According to Wikipedia, Baba Ganoush means pampered papa. Imagine going up to your
guest and saying “Would you like to have some pampered papa?” 

Pampered papa…err I mean Baba Ganoush is a very popular mezze in the middle east. This
is something that they eat very o en, just like hummus.

Baba Ganoush is made by roas ng eggplants. The eggplant skin is then removed and the
eggplants is mashed with ingredients like tahini and lemon juice. I added some garlic in the
Bana Gaba Ganoush as I like the presence of the garlic. Purists say that garlic does not have
a place in Baba Ganoush and it should only be added in hummus but then again, rules can
be bended, right? If it tastes good, why not! Although I personally used lemon juice in the
recipe, I have seen other recipes that used a small amount of yogurt. I am presuming this
adds a nice tang to this dip.

Tradi onally, the eggplant is grill over a hot coal or an open flame un l its skin is well

charred. This obviously gives the Baba Ganoush a nice smoky flavor but seriously how do
you even start a burning coal when you are living in an apartment? Let’s not alarm the
neighbours and just roast the eggplant in the oven, shall we? Works just as well..

Baba Ganoush is typically served with pita bread and raw vegetables. It goes well with
chips too. Prior to serving, you can drizzle more olive oil over the dip, but I was trying to

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save some calories, so I omi ed the extra olive oil. Why save the calories you may ask? SPONSORS

Well, there was cheesecake wai ng!!

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Even though Baba Ganoush is commonly known as an appe zer, it also makes a great
spread for your sandwiches. You can also use Baba Ganoush to top your canapés for your
cocktail par es. Versa le much, you pampered papa!

Baba Ganoush
Prep time Cook time Total time
10 mins 40 mins 50 mins

A simple, healthy and delicious egggplant dip that is

popular in the middle east.
Author: Maya Kitchenette
Serves: 4 Save Print

Ingredients

1 large eggplant, cut in half

3 tbsp Olive oil

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1 tbsp tahini

1 garlic clove

1-2 tbsp lemon juice

½ tsp cayenne pepper

Salt and black pepper to taste

Parsley leaves for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

2. Cut a few slits in the skin of the eggplant.

3. Sprinkle the eggplant flesh with salt and let it sit for a few minutes to "sweat out" it's
bitterness, then dab dry with a paper towel

4. Place the eggplant halves, flesh side down, on a lightly oiled baking sheet then drizzle
with 1 tbsp of olive oil. Bake in the 425 degree F heated-oven for 30-40 minutes or until the
eggplant fully softens through. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.

5. When the eggplant has cooled, scoop the flesh out and transfer to a food processor.
Discard the eggplant skins.

6. Add the tahini, garlic, lemon juice,seaoning and 2 tbsp of olive oil. Run the food
processor until you achieve a nice creamy puree. Taste and adjust spices to your liking.

7. Transfer the baba ganoush spread to a small bowl and just before serving, top the baba
ganoush with a drizzle of olive oil and parsley.

8. Serve with pita bread, tortilla, chips or vegetables sticks.

Check out my hummus recipes below

Delicious Edamame Hummus

Roasted Garlic and Pumpkin Hummus

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