Baba ghannooj

Baba Ghannooj

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Baba ghannooj is a traditional Middle Eastern dish that is loved for its smoky and creamy flavor. Made with roasted eggplant, tahini, garlic, and lemon juice, this recipe offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures. It can be served as a dip with pita bread or as a side dish alongside grilled meats. The dish is not only delicious but also healthy, as it is low in calories and packed with nutrients.

Keywords: Middle Eastern, smoky, creamy, dip, healthy.

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Ingredients

1 eggplant

1/4 cup lemon juice

2 Tablespoons tahini (sesame paste)

2 large cloves garlic, finely minced

1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

1 Tablespoon olive oil

1/4 cup scallions, finely chopped

1 Tablespoon flat leaf parsley, chopped

Bake eggplant in a 350-degree oven until soft. Cut eggplant in half and scrape out pulp, and rough chop.

Place all ingredients, except parsley, into a blender. Puree until smooth, taste for salt, and garnish with chopped parsley.

Serve with toasted pita bread wedges.