Learn how to make Lebanese Baba Ganoush, a great Middle Eastern dip, very similar taste to hummus, except you use eggplant instead of chickpeas as the base.
I can't believe all the different types of hummus there is available in the grocery store. Growing up with a Lebanese father, this dish was often at family gatherings and it's really easy to make. But today I wanted to share a very similar dish called Baba Ganoush.
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Baba Ganoush aka Baba Ghanoush or Baba Ghanouj, is similar to traditional hummus, but it's made with eggplants instead of chickpeas. You may have seen it listed on the menu at a Middle Eastern restaurant, but if you haven't tried it you are in for a treat.
Ingredients
- Eggplants
- Tahini paste
- Fresh Lemons
- Garlic
- Salt
I like to grill the eggplant so that the dip has a nice smoky flavor, but you can also bake or broil it, which is convenient, especially during the winter. Some people also roast it over an open flame from a gas burner, holding it with tongs.
What to serve with this Baba Ganoush Dip
Pita bread wedges - This is what we always serve with our Baba. It's a great idea to heat the bread a little in the oven if you have time and then cut it up with kitchen shears.
Vegetables - Carrot sticks, celery, red pepper wedges, zucchini, or cucumber. All of these work great and help those who are trying to stay away from carbs.
Chips & Other Crackers - Corn tortilla chips or scoops, and crackers made with different grains for those who prefer to stay away from gluten.
If you haven't tried it or haven't tried making Baba Ganoush, I definitely recommend it. It used to be hard to find nice eggplant in the store during the offseason, but with today's easy availability, there are no excuses.
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