Simple Baba Ganoush

Name: Simple Baba Ganoush
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: large eggplant; lemon; good olive oil; tahini; smoked paprika; salt and pepper

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Prep ahead: Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

EasyEasyEasy CleanupMediterraneanVegetarianVeganPlant BasedLow SodiumLow FatLow CarbLow SugarHealthySoy-FreeGluten-FreeDairy-FreeWeekendSnackSide DishAppetizer

Baba ganoush is one of those versatile dishes that I love. It's smokey and delicious, and can be a dip, side dish or a meal in itself.

Special Equipment

Blender

Ingredients

large eggplant

¹/²

lemon

juiced

tablespoons

good olive oil

tablespoon

tahini

dash

smoked paprika

salt and pepper

to taste

Directions

Step 1

Wrap the eggplant in foil and cook at 425 degrees for about 40 minutes. Let cool.

Step 2

Peel off the skin and put the pulp into a strainer over a bowl. Let it strain for 15-20 minutes to allow the liquid to drain out.

Step 3

Put the pulp (should be about 1 cup) in the blender with the remainder of the ingredients.

Step 4

Blend until combined. I like mine to still have texture, but you can also puree until smooth!

Step 5

Serve with warmed pita, pita chips or fresh veggies for dipping.