Easy Smoky Baba Ganoush
This oil-free Baba Ganoush is creamy, smoky, and packed with rich aubergine flavor—made with just a handful of simple ingredients!The roasted aubergine brings deep smokiness, balanced by nutty tahini, zesty lemon, and sweet, mellow roasted garlic. With no added oil, the flavors shine through naturally, creating an authentic and wholesome dip.Perfect for a BBQ, picnic, or as a healthy snack, this easy plant-based Baba Ganoush is sure to impress!
Equipment
- 1 grater
- 1 Oven trey
Ingredients
- 2 Aubergines Eggplants
- 4-6 cloves Garlic roasted
- 1/2 clove Garlic raw grated optional
- 1/4 cup Tahini
- 1/2 Lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp Sumac
- 1/2 tsp of ground Cumin
- 1/4 tsp smoke Paprika
- 1/4 tsp of Chilli flakes optional
Topping ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Parsley chopped
- 1 tsp Nigella seeds or Black Sesame seeds
- 1 Pinch Sumac
- 1 Tbsp Pomegranate
- 1/2 Lemon Zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to a toasty 200°C grill setting. Pierce those plump beauties with a fork to avoid any Aubergine explosions. Pop them onto a baking tray and let them roast in the top part of the oven for about 60 minutes. Turn them halfway through the roasting time.
- Trim the ends of the Garlic cloves and add them to the roasting tray 40 mins into the roasting of the Aubergines, for the final 20-25 mins.
- Remove the Aubergines and Garlic from oven, allowing them to cool. Once they’re cooled, slice the Aubergines open and scoop out their luscious insides into a bowl.
- Squeeze or spoon the roasted cloves of garlic from their skin and add to the Aubergine flesh. Add the remaining ingredients: Tahini, Lemon Juice, Sumac, Cumin and smoked Paprika. Grate the raw garlic if using.
- Smash and mix all together with a fork until well combined. Cover the Baba Ganoush and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to an hour to deepen its flavours.
- To serve, transfer the Baba Ganoush to a serving dish or a bowl. Top with the zest of Lemon, chopped Parsley, Nigella Seeds, pinch of Sumac and Pomegranate seeds if you like. Serve with fresh vegetables like Carrots, Celery, Peppers and Radish.