Baba Ganouj Baba Ghanoush Recipe

Ingredients for Baba Ganouj Baba Ghanoush

• 2 large eggplants (about 2 pounds total)
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup tahini
• Garlic Cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• Parsley
• Black Pepper
• Scallion
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling

How to Make Baba Ganouj Baba Ghanoush

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prick eggplants all over with a fork.
3. Place eggplants on a lightly oiled baking sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until completely soft and collapsed.
4. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
5. Once cool enough to handle, cut eggplants in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, discarding the skins.
6. Place the eggplant flesh in a food processor along with the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, cumin, and smoked paprika.
7. Process until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more lemon juice, salt, or cumin to your preference.
9. Transfer the baba ghanoush to a serving bowl.
10. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with thinly sliced scallions.
11. Serve immediately with pita bread, Greek olives, and tomatoes.