Baba Ganoush

This Baba Ganoush recipe is easy to make, perfect for dipping or spreading, and full of the best rich and zesty flavors.

It’s no secret here on the blog that I’ve always been a bit on the fence when it comes to my feelings about eggplant.

But, when it’s roasted and mixed into a stellar batch of baba ganoush…count me in. ♡

Barclay and I are mega fans of this classic Lebanese dip and love making it on repeat this time of year (when eggplant season is at its peak!) to always have on hand in the fridge when the craving strikes.  Most of the time, we love simply serving baba ganoush as a dip, with a side of fresh pita, na’an, crackers, fries, veggie sticks, or any other random ingredients that sound fun for dipping.  We also love using it as a spread, and adding it to all kinds of sandwiches, wraps, pitas and even burgers.  We’ve also found that leftovers can also be whisked into a simple salad dressing with a bit of extra oil and seasoning, or stirred into soups and stews to add some extra flavor, or even spread onto pizzas as an eggplant-y topping that is downright delicious.  Basically, the sky’s the limit when you have a batch of good baba ganoush on hand!

That said, after sampling dozens of different baba ganoush recipes at restaurants over the years, I’ve come to learn that I prefer mine the same way that I prefer my hummus — full-flavored with generous amounts of tahini, lemon juice, garlic and cumin added in.  I also especially love it when baba ganoush is made with smoky eggplant that has been charred on the grill.  But unfortunately, we’re not allowed to have a grill or a gas stove here in our little flat in Barcelona, so I’ve included options below for how to make this recipe either on the grill or roasted in the oven.  This recipe is ripe for tweaking, though, so please feel free to tinker around with the ingredient amounts and make yours as garlicky, lemony, tahiniy, salty, creamy or chunky as you prefer!

It’s the time of year when we all need to be making the most of ripe eggplant.  So the next time you’re at the market, bring home a few and let’s make a winning batch of baba ganoush together!

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from Gimme Some Oven https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/baba-ganoush/
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