Baba Ganoush Recipe based on NeemTime research
Ingredients of Baba Ganoush Recipe
3 medium eggplants (aubergines), roasted whole
2 tbsp homemade sesame paste (tahini made by grinding toasted sesame seeds)
2 cloves garlic, finely crushed
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tbsp homemade olive oil
½ tsp salt or to taste
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
1 tbsp water (if needed for consistency)
Detailed Preparation Guide of Baba Ganoush Recipe
Step 1: Roast the Eggplants
Place whole eggplants directly over an open flame or in an oven and roast until the skin is charred and the inside becomes soft.
Turn occasionally for even roasting.
Calories: Eggplants ~120 kcal
Time: 20 minutes
Step 2: Cool and Peel
Allow roasted eggplants to cool slightly, then peel off the charred skin and extract the soft pulp.
Calories: no additional calories
Time: 5 minutes
Step 3: Mash the Eggplant
Mash the eggplant pulp using a fork or blend lightly to achieve a smooth or slightly chunky texture.
Calories: already counted
Time: 3 minutes
Step 4: Add Tahini and Garlic
Mix in homemade sesame paste (~180 kcal) and crushed garlic (~10 kcal) into the mashed eggplant.
Stir well to combine.
Calories: ~190 kcal
Time: 2 minutes
Step 5: Add Lemon Juice and Seasoning
Add lemon juice (~5 kcal), salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
Calories: ~5 kcal
Time: 2 minutes
Step 6: Add Olive Oil and Adjust Texture
Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil (~240 kcal) and mix well.
Add a little water if needed to achieve creamy consistency.
Calories: ~240 kcal
Time: 2 minutes
Step 7: Garnish and Serve
Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with chopped parsley (~5 kcal), and drizzle a little extra olive oil if desired.
Calories: ~5 kcal
Time: 1 minute
Total Preparation Time of Baba Ganoush Recipe for 4 Persons
Roasting eggplants: 20 minutes
Cooling and peeling: 5 minutes
Mashing and mixing: 9 minutes
Garnishing and serving: 1 minute
Total preparation time: approximately 35 minutes
Total Calories of Baba Ganoush Recipe and Calories Per Person
Eggplants: ~120 kcal
Tahini (sesame paste): ~180 kcal
Olive oil: ~240 kcal
Garlic, lemon juice, parsley: ~20 kcal
Total calories for entire recipe: approximately 560 kcal
Calories per person (4 servings): approximately 140 kcal per person