Best Baba Ghanoush Eggplant Dip Recipes

Eggplant Dip (Baba Ghanoush) image

Provided by David Kamen

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 to 3 medium eggplants (about 3 pounds total)
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup tahini
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
Juice of 2 lemons (about 1/2 cup)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
N/A freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Rub the outside of the eggplants with olive oil and place them in a roasting plan. Roast the eggplant until the skin has charred and the interior is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool.
2. Peel and seed the cooled eggplant, roughly chop the flesh, and then transfer it to the bowl of a food processor.
3. Into the processor bowl add the tahini, garlic, lemon juice, some salt and pepper to taste, and a few teaspoons of cold water. Process the mixture to a coarse paste, adding a bit more water as needed to allow the mixture to blend.
4. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Baba Ghanoush (Eggplant Dip) image

Provided by LilPinkieJ

Categories Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large eggplants (1 1/4 lbs)
2 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste)
4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed with salt
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or more to taste)
4 tablespoons cold water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup onion, diced

Steps:

Pierce the eggplants in several places with a toothpick. Wrap the whole eggplant in aluminum foil, and set it over a gas grill to cook on all sides until it collapses and begins to release a great deal of steam.
Place the eggplant in a basin of cold water; peel while it's still hot and allow it to drain in a colander until cool.
Squeeze pulp to remove any bitter juices. Mash the eggplant to a puree.
In a food processor, mix the tahini with the garlic, onion, tomato, and lemon juice until the mixture thickens and reduces in size. Thin with water. With the machine running, add the eggplant and the salt, pepper, and olive oil.
Spread out in a shallow dish, and garnish with pepper, parsley, and tomatoes.