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Grilled Middle Eastern Baba Ganoush
A flavorful Middle Eastern eggplant dip, perfect for snacking, grilled to perfection.
⏱27 min🍽4 servings📊easy
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Ingredients
- ●2 2 large eggplantsany variety
- ●60g 1/4 cup tahinisesame paste
- ●60ml 1/4 cup lemon juicefreshly squeezed
- ●2 2 cloves garlicminced
- ●2g 1/2 teaspoon saltoptional, to taste
- ●45ml 3 tablespoons olive oilfor grilling and dressing
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
Brush the eggplants with olive oil and season with salt.
- 3
Grill the eggplants, turning occasionally, until charred and tender, about 10-12 minutes.
- 4
Let the eggplants cool, then peel and place in a colander to drain excess moisture.
- 5
In a blender or food processor, combine the eggplants, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and a pinch of salt.
- 6
Blend until smooth, adding more lemon juice or tahini as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
- 7
Transfer the baba ganoush to a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
- 8
Garnish with toasted pine nuts or parsley, if desired.
- 9
Serve with pita chips, vegetables, or crackers.