Baba Ganoush

Name: Baba Ganoush
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 large eggplants; 1/4 cup tahini; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp olive oil; Salt, to taste

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Baba Ganoush

Story updated September 18, 2026

Baba ganoush, the smoky roasted eggplant dip, is a Levantine dish whose name carries several disputed folk translations; it has long been part of Lebanese, Syrian, and broader Middle Eastern mezze traditions. Charring the eggplant over open flame gives the dish its signature smoky flavor.

Ingredients

Scale:· 6 servings

2 large eggplants
1/4 cup tahini
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt, to taste

Instructions

1Char eggplants whole under a broiler or over a flame until the skin blisters and the inside is soft, 30-40 minutes.
2Let cool, then scoop out the flesh.
3Mash or blend eggplant flesh with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.
4Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt.

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