CHEF JOHN'S BABA GHANOUSH

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No matter what you're grilling this summer, chances are good you're going to have more hot coals than food to cook on it, which makes baba ghanoush the perfect post-barbecue recipe. This is a wonderfully savory yet refreshing vegetable dip.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 4h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large Italian eggplants
2 cloves crushed garlic
2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
1 lemon, juiced, or more to taste
3 tablespoons tahini, or more to taste
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 leaf fresh mint, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Prick the surface of the skin of eggplants several times with the tip of a knife.
  • Place eggplants directly on grill. Turn frequently with tongs while skin chars. Cook until eggplants have collapsed and are very soft, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cover tightly with aluminum foil and allow to cool, about 15 minutes.
  • When eggplants are cool enough to handle, split them in half and scrape flesh into a colander placed over a bowl. Drain 5 or 10 minutes.
  • Transfer eggplant to mixing bowl. Add crushed garlic and salt; mash until creamy but with a little texture, about 5 minutes. Whisk in lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, and cayenne pepper. Stir in yogurt.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until completely chilled, 3 or 4 hours. Taste to adjust seasonings. Stir in mint and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 331.1 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

Christopher Stier
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I've tried many baba ganoush recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the roasted eggplant flavor is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!


mijan md
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This is a great recipe for baba ganoush. It's easy to follow, and the results are delicious. I love the smoky flavor from the roasted eggplant. It's the perfect dip for pita bread or野菜スティック.


Janzeb baloch
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I made this baba ganoush for my friends, and they all loved it! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the roasted eggplant flavor really comes through. I'll definitely be making this again.


Carl Bonavia
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This baba ganoush is amazing! The roasted eggplant flavor is so smoky and delicious. I love the addition of the tahini and lemon juice, which really balance out the flavors.


Brenda Pilcher
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I'm a big fan of baba ganoush, and this recipe is one of my favorites. It's so easy to make, and the results are always delicious. I love serving it with pita bread,野菜スティック、or crackers.


ladla prince rajpoot
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This is the best baba ganoush I've ever had. The flavors are so well-balanced, and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Nikolaus Nauyoma
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I was a bit skeptical about making baba ganoush at home, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out great! The flavor is amazing, and it's the perfect consistency.


Kit kumari Sunar
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This baba ganoush is so creamy and delicious. I love the smoky flavor from the roasted eggplant. It's the perfect dip for pita bread or野菜スティック.


MH Rakib
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a winner. It's the perfect appetizer or snack, and it's also a great way to use up leftover eggplant.


Pan nep
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I made this baba ganoush for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the addition of the roasted red peppers. They added a nice sweetness to the dip.


Jose Manuel
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This is my new favorite baba ganoush recipe. It's so easy to make, and the results are always perfect. I love serving it with pita bread,野菜スティック、or crackers.


Churros Escobedo
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I'm not usually a fan of baba ganoush, but this recipe changed my mind! The tahini and lemon juice really balanced out the smokiness of the eggplant, and the result was a delicious and refreshing dip.


Chaudhary Fahad
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This baba ganoush was a hit at my last party! It was so creamy and flavorful, and the smoky roasted eggplant flavor really shone through. I'll definitely be making this again.