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Baba Ganoush recipe

Baba Ganoush is an incredibly tasty food that comes from the Eastern Mediterranean. It is a go to recipe for entertaining guests or perfect to serve with light lunch. We have made it really easy to download and print our recipes and will do so from now on forward, so just click on the printer button to the right of the recipe and print it out! If you are looking for a pretty recipe card to write it on we also have you covered. Download one here.

What is Baba Ganoush?

Baba Ganoush is essentially a thick sauce or spread made from pureed aubergines and sesame seeds. (Similar to hummus) It is full of flavour and is a wonderful addition to any tapas meal. It is also wonderful on your favourite pitas or crackers.

baba ganoush recipe by Lauren Kim Food Photography

 

Baba Ganoush Recipe

AuthorLauRen

Baba Ganush Recipe

Prep Time20 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time1 hr

Ingredients

 2 Medium - Large Aubergines
 ¼ cup Tahini (sesame paste)
 ¼ cup Lemon Juice
 2 Garlic cloves (finely crushed/minced)
 ¼ tsp ground cumin
 ½ tsp salt
 1 tsp Olive Oil

Method

1

Preheat your oven to 180C.

2

Prick your aubergine and put on a baking tray - bake for 30-50 minutes or until the aubergine is soft and cooked through. Remove from the oven and let cool.

3

Peel the aubergine - you will be left with the beautiful soft flesh.

4

Place the aubergine with the rest of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

5

Sprinkle with chilli flakes and enjoy with a warm pita.

Ingredients

 2 Medium - Large Aubergines
 ¼ cup Tahini (sesame paste)
 ¼ cup Lemon Juice
 2 Garlic cloves (finely crushed/minced)
 ¼ tsp ground cumin
 ½ tsp salt
 1 tsp Olive Oil

Directions

1

Preheat your oven to 180C.

2

Prick your aubergine and put on a baking tray - bake for 30-50 minutes or until the aubergine is soft and cooked through. Remove from the oven and let cool.

3

Peel the aubergine - you will be left with the beautiful soft flesh.

4

Place the aubergine with the rest of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

5

Sprinkle with chilli flakes and enjoy with a warm pita.

Notes

Baba Ganoush recipe

baba ganoush recipe by Lauren Kim Food Photography

Images and food styling by Lauren Kim Food Photography.

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