Eggplant Dip (Baba Ghanouj)

Name: Eggplant Dip (Baba Ghanouj)
Prep time: 1 h 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 globe eggplants (totaling 2 lbs); 3 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil; 1 garlic cloves (more or less depending on how garlicky you want your baba ghanouj to be), finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3 Juice of 1 lemon - about 2 1/2 tablespoons; 1 Tbsp chopped parsley; 4 servings Salt and cayenne pepper to taste; 2 Tbsps roasted tahini (sesame paste)

Eggplant Dip (Baba Ghanouj) might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This gluten free, primal, and whole 30 recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains approximately 3g of protein, 15g of fat, and a total of 173 calories. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Super Bowl. A mixture of globe eggplants, parsley, salt and cayenne pepper, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Instructions

1a Oven method Preheat oven to 400°F. Poke the eggplants in several places with the tines of a fork.

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Eggplant

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Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise and brush the cut sides lightly with olive oil (about 1 Tbsp).

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Eggplant

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Place on a baking sheet, cut side down, and roast until very tender, about 35-40 minutes.

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Remove from oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes.1b Grilling method Preheat grill. Poke the eggplants in a few places with a fork, then rub the eggplants with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Grill over high heat, turning as each side blackens.

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Eggplant

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Dry Seasoning Rub

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Put the charred eggplants in a paper bag, close the bag and let the eggplants steam in their skins for 15-20 minutes.2 Scoop the eggplant flesh into a large bowl and mash well with a fork.

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Eggplant

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Combine the eggplant, minced garlic, remaining olive oil (about 2 Tbsp), tahini, garlic, cumin, 2 Tbsp of the lemon juice, the salt, and a pinch of cayenne. Mash well. You want the mixture to be somewhat smooth but still retaining some of the eggplant's texture.3 Allow the baba ghanouj to cool to room temperature, then season to taste with additional lemon juice, salt, and cayenne. If you want, swirl a little olive oil on the top.

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