Vegan Baba Ganoush Lebanese Recipe
If you’re craving a delicious and healthy dip, this Vegan Baba Ganoush Lebanese Recipe is the perfect choice! Bursting with flavor from smoky roasted eggplants, creamy tahini, and zesty lemon juice, this dip is not only easy to whip up but also ideal for gatherings or as a quick snack. Whether served with pita chips, fresh veggies, or as a spread on sandwiches, this versatile dish is sure to impress. Plus, it’s packed with wholesome ingredients that make it a nutritious option for any occasion. Gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy every satisfying bite of this delightful Middle Eastern classic!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 Italian eggplants (medium size)
- 4 tbsp tahini
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 2 large cloves garlic (grated)
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Fresh herbs (Italian parsley or dill)
Instructions
- Roast the eggplants on a preheated skillet over medium-high heat until charred all around. Let cool.
- Peel away the charred skins and drain excess moisture from the eggplant flesh using a fine strainer.
- Chop the roasted eggplant finely and combine it in a bowl with tahini, olive oil (or additional tahini), lemon juice, grated garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika.
- Mix everything until well combined and season with salt to taste.
- Serve garnished with fresh herbs and sesame seeds alongside pita chips or veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg