Baba Ganoush (Ghanoush) or Roasted Eggplant Hummus Dip Recipe

This Baba Ganoush (Ghanoush) or Roasted Eggplant Hummus Dip recipe is perfect as a snack or meal.

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Homemade Baba Ganoush or Roasted Eggplant Hummus Dip Recipe

This recipe for homemade Baba Ganoush or Roasted Eggplant Hummus is a definite must for dip-lovers.

Some texts say this Middle Eastern recipe for “baba ganoush or ghanoush” hails from Lebanon, while others say it comes from Turkey. Either way, the recipe name is translated simply as “pampered daddy.” Perhaps due to it’s ancient harem roots.

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I love this recipe because it’s one of those dips that’s both rich and creamy and so easy to make.

But unlike the classic recipe, this version includes chickpeas, although you can also use cannellini beans as a substitute, if that’s all you have in stock. Either way, it’s a nutritionally sound and healthy dip that’s great anytime of the year.

I like to serve this rustic hummus with toasted pita chips, crusty bread or crudités.

Recipe Suggestion – Make it a Wrap

You can also take your Baba Ganoush one step further and make it into a wrap for an amazing meal or snack. Be sure to slip in long slices of red pepper, cucumber and julienne carrots for a bit of crunch.

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Baba Ganoush - Roasted Eggplant Hummus Dip recipe

This Baba Ganoush (Ghanoush) or Roasted Eggplant Hummus Dip recipe is perfect as a snack or meal.

Course Appetizers

Cuisine Middle Eastern

Keyword 35-minutes-or-less, dip, eggplant, hummus, low cal, vegan, vegetarian

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 8 servings

Calories 164 kcal

Author Deborah L Melian

Ingredients

• 1 medium eggplant sliced in half lengthwise, roasted, flesh removed
• 15 oz chickpeas canned, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp coriander
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 tbsp water if needed
• 1 tsp black sesame seeds to garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Place the eggplant slices cut side down on a prepared baking sheet and roast until fork tender for approximately 30-35 minutes.
2. Let the eggplant cool for about 5 minutes.

3. Scoop out the eggplant flesh and place in a food processor.

4. Next, add the rest of the ingredients to the food processor. Pulse until almost smooth.

5. If the mixture is too thick add a little water.

6. Serve with pita chips, crusty bread, or vegetable wedges.

Recipe Notes

You can store this hummus in an airtight container in the fridge up to 7 days.

Nutrition Facts

Baba Ganoush - Roasted Eggplant Hummus Dip recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 164 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7g 11%

Sodium 80mg 3%

Potassium 324mg 9%

Total Carbohydrates 20g 7%

Dietary Fiber 6g 24%

Sugars 4g

Protein 6g 12%

Vitamin A 1%

Vitamin C 6.2%

Calcium 4.4%

Iron 11.3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.