Baba Ganoush

Baba ganoush—a creamy Middle Eastern eggplant dip that’s perfect for scooping, spreading, and enjoying with all your favorite mezze.
Baba Ganoush
Take your appetizer game up a notch with the rich, smoky goodness of baba ganoush. Jennifer Segal
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Baba ganoush is a delicious Middle Eastern dip made from cooked eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, and spices. It’s quite similar to hummus, but instead of chickpeas, it’s made with roasted eggplants, giving it a unique smoky taste. It is often served as part of a Mediterranean mezze platter or appetizer spread along with dishes like falafel, tabbouleh, labneh, and stuffed grape leaves. There are a few tricks to making really good baba ganoush, and we’ll cover those in the step-by-step instructions, but it mostly comes down to seasoning. Even in many restaurants, baba ganoush can be very bland. You’ll love this version, packed with robust flavor.

What You’ll Need To Make Baba Ganoush

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Jennifer Segal
Jennifer Segal
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Jennifer is a classically trained chef, Cookbook author, and busy mom. She became interested in cooking in college while studying abroad in France and living with a French family. She is a graduate of L’Academie de Cuisine. Visit OnceUponaChef.com.
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