Creamy Baba Ganoush Dip Recipe Easy Smoky Flavor Homemade Snack
A creamy, smoky baba ganoush dip made with roasted eggplants, tahini, garlic, and lemon juice, perfect as a homemade snack or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium eggplants (about 1.5 pounds / 700 grams)
- 1/3 cup tahini (80 ml)
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (45 ml)
- 1/4 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt (60 ml) – optional
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (45 ml), plus more for drizzling
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- About 1 teaspoon kosher salt, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Prick each eggplant a few times with a fork to let steam escape. Place them on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper.
- Roast the eggplants for 35-40 minutes, turning halfway through, until the skin is wrinkled and charred in spots and the flesh is tender.
- Let the eggplants cool enough to handle. Slice them open and scoop out the soft flesh into a bowl, discarding the skin.
- In a food processor, combine the roasted eggplant flesh, tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, Greek yogurt, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt. Pulse until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, lemon juice, or garlic if desired. If too thick, drizzle in olive oil or water to loosen the texture.
- Transfer the baba ganoush to a serving bowl. Drizzle olive oil over the top and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Serve at room temperature or lightly chilled with warm pita bread, crisp veggies, or crackers.
Notes
If eggplants aren’t soft enough after roasting, wrap them in foil and let steam for 10 minutes. Avoid over-blending to prevent watery texture. For vegan version, omit Greek yogurt or substitute with coconut yogurt. Add fresh herbs or spices for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 cup per se
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 3
Keywords: baba ganoush, smoky dip, roasted eggplant, tahini dip, creamy dip, Middle Eastern appetizer, easy snack