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Smoky Eggplant Delight: The Authentic Palestinian Dip You Need to Try

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time45 mins

A smoky eggplant dip mixed with tahini, garlic, and lemon that captures the essence of Palestinian cuisine. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Best enjoyed at room temperature.

A bowl of creamy smoky eggplant dip garnished with olive oil and fresh parsley, served with pita bread.

Main Ingredients
 2 eggplants
 ¼ cup tahini
 2 garlic, minced
 2 lemon juice
 ¼ salt
 ¼ cup olive oil, plus more for serving
 1 fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Optional Ingredients
 ¼ smoked paprika
Preparing the Eggplants
1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prick the eggplants all over with a fork to allow steam to escape while roasting. Place them on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for about 30-40 minutes, turning occasionally, until the skin is charred and the flesh is soft.

2

Once roasted, remove the eggplants from the oven and let them cool slightly. Cut them in half and scoop out the soft flesh into a mixing bowl, discarding the skins.

Making the Dip
3

To the bowl with the eggplant flesh, add the tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and olive oil. Use a fork or a potato masher to blend until smooth and creamy. For a smokier flavor, feel free to add smoked paprika.

4

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more lemon juice or salt to your preference.

Serving
5

Transfer the baba ghanouj to a serving bowl, drizzle with additional olive oil, and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve with warm pita bread, vegetable sticks, or as part of a mezze platter.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Best enjoyed at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

1/4 cup


Amount per serving
Calories130
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g13%

Saturated Fat 1g5%
Trans Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 120mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 9g4%

Dietary Fiber 4g15%
Total Sugars 2g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 3g

Vitamin A 20mcg3%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 40mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
Potassium 300mg7%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Vitamin E 1mg7%
Vitamin K 5mcg5%
Thiamin 0mg0%
Riboflavin 0mg0%
Niacin 1mg7%
Vitamin B6 0mg0%
Folate 25mcg7%
Vitamin B12 0mg0%
Biotin 0mcg0%
Pantothenic Acid 0mg0%
Phosphorus 40mg4%
Iodine 0mcg0%
Magnesium 15mg4%
Zinc 0mg0%
Selenium 0mcg0%
Copper 0mg0%
Manganese 0mg0%
Chromium 0mcg0%
Molybdenum 0mcg0%
Chloride 0mg0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.