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Creamy Roasted Eggplant Dip-Baba Ganoush (Ghanoush)

Author: Valerie Denton
This recipe transforms simple ingredients like roasted eggplant, tangy yogurt, aromatic garlic, and rich olive oil into a creamy, smoky spread that's both indulgent and wholesome.
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PREP TIME10 minutes
Chill time2 hours
TOTAL TIME2 hours 10 minutes

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  Yields: 3 cups

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups roasted eggplant (may also use grilled)
  • 2/3 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt (kosher)
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper (ground)

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Instructions

  • Prepare Roasted Eggplant. Start by placing the 2 cups roasted eggplant into a blender.  Blend the eggplant for about 1 minutes ⏱️ to break it down into a smoother consistency.
  • Add Ingredients. Add 2/3 cup plain yogurt, 1 clove garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon white pepper to the blender.
  • Second Blend. Blend for approximately 1 minutes ⏱️ until the mixture is completely smooth.
  • Add Olive Oil: Finally, drizzle 1/2 cup olive oil into the mixture blending briefly until everything is well combined and the dip is creamy and homogeneous.
  • Garnish and Serve.  Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Drizzle with a little extra olive oil, toasted pine nuts and sprinkle with a pinch of paprika or Za'atar (Mediterranean seasoning). Serve with warm pita bread or your choice of vegetables for dipping.

Notes

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  • To save time in the kitchen, I opt for pre-roasted eggplant instead of roasting it myself.
  • Inspired from Ya Ya's Euro Bistro Baba Ghanoush.
Course Appetizer, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine Mediterranean
Diet Vegetarian

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Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 38gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 1441mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8g
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