Baba Ganoush Recipe
  A Middle Eastern Appetizer

Baba ganoush recipes are made from roasted eggplants and other Middle Eastern flavors.  And this Egyptian appetizer can sometimes be mistaken for hummus because they both have a similar appearance. 

Baba ganoush is considered to be one of the most popular appetizer dips found on Egyptian menus. 

It's typically eaten with pita bread, but it can also make a great sauce or side for meat and even fish.

Baba Ganoush Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 500 grams of Organic Eggplant
  • Or approx. 1 1/4 lbs. of Eggplant
  • Juice of 1 Organic Lemon
  • 1 to 2 Cloves of Organic Minced Garlic
  • 1/2 tsp. Organic Cumin Powder
  • 50 grams Organic Tahini Paste (approx. 3 tbsp.)
  • 1/2 tsp. Himalayan Pink Salt (or to taste)
  • 3 Tbsp. of Freshly Chopped Organic Parsley
  • Garnish:  Cold-Pressed Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Egyptian Appetizer Ideas

Serve a baba ganoush dip with vegetables like carrots, celery, or cucumbers for a healthier appetizer.

Or you can eat this Egyptian appetizer dip with your favorite "healthy chips" that you make yourself or buy at the grocery store.  Or enjoy your baba ganoush with some homemade pita bread.

Instructions:

  1. Cut the eggplant skin with a knife in two long strokes and place them on a roasting rack - roast at 350 degrees F for approximately 45 minutes.
  2. When cool enough to touch, cut the eggplant in half and scrap out the soft flesh using a small spoon and put into a mixing bowl - mash with a fork.
  3. Next add in the fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin powder, tahini paste, and salt - mix thoroughly together.
  4. Then stir in most of the freshly chopped parsley.  Put your baba ganoush into a nice serving bowl.
  5. Garnish with a great tasting "real" olive oil and a light sprinkle of chopped parsley.

There's Male & Female Eggplants??

There are also female and male eggplants. 

The male eggplant will have less seeds and be less bitter (LOL).

Females will have an elongated indention and males will have a more circular indention on the bottom of the eggplant.

Eggplants should have a deep purple color and somewhat smooth appearance.

Ready-to-eat eggplants should feel somewhat firm when you press on the eggplant skin, but not too firm.

The stem of the eggplant should be a vibrant green color - this will be a big clue on how fresh the eggplant is when purchasing for your baba ganoush recipes.

Cooking Eggplant Instructions:

  1. Poke your eggplant with a fork or knife 4 to 5 times.
  2. Place eggplant directly on a rack in your oven with a pan (to catch its juices) placed underneath.
  3. Roast for about 45 minutes at 350 to 400 degrees F.  Turn eggplant occasionally for even-cooking.
  4. Remove cooked eggplant from the oven and cool.

Egyptian Baba Ganoush Recipe

Baba Ganoush Ingredients:

  • 1 Large Organic Cooked Eggplant
  • 2 Tbsp. Organic Tahini Paste
  • 2 Tbsp. of Freshly Squeezed Organic Lemon Juice
  • 1 Organic Clove of Minced Garlic
  • Sea salt (to taste)
  • 2 Tbsp. of Cold-Pressed Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Smoked Paprika for Garnish

Baba Ganoush Instructions:

  1. When eggplant cools, cut off ends of eggplant and peel off eggplant skin.
  2. Then chop the eggplant into smaller cubed-sized pieces
  3. .Put the eggplant into a food processor with tahini paste, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and olive oil.
  4. Blend until smooth and garnish with paprika and a drizzle of olive oil.

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