Place the eggplant flesh in a food processor (or a bowl if mashing by hand).
Add tahini, lemon juice, crushed garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and cumin 🌿.
Blend until smooth & creamy (or mash with a fork for a rustic texture).
🌿 Final Touch
Transfer into a serving bowl.
Drizzle with a little extra olive oil 🫒.
Sprinkle with paprika 🌶️ and fresh parsley 🌱 for color & freshness.
🍽️ How to Serve Baba Ganoush
✨ With Bread: Warm pita bread 🥙, baguette slices 🥖, or flatbreads.
✨ As a Dip: With raw veggie sticks like cucumber 🥒, carrot 🥕, bell pepper 🌶️, or celery.
✨ On a Platter: As part of a mezze spread with hummus, tabbouleh, falafel, and olives 🫒.
✨ With Grilled Dishes: Perfect side for grilled chicken 🍗, lamb 🐑, or fish 🐟.
🌟 Extra Tips
🥛 For a creamier version, add 1 tbsp of Greek yogurt when blending.
🔥 For extra smoky flavor, roast the eggplants directly over an open flame (gas stove or BBQ) before baking.
🌱 Garnish variations: toasted sesame seeds, pomegranate seeds, or chopped mint.
❤️ Why You’ll Love Baba Ganoush
🥗 Healthy & low in calories
🌱 100% vegetarian & vegan-friendly
🌍 A Middle Eastern classic with a global fanbase
✨ Easy to prepare with just a few simple ingredients
👉 Baba Ganoush is more than just a dip — it’s a versatile, healthy, and elegant dish that brings Mediterranean sunshine to your table ☀️🇱🇧.
