Baba Ganoush

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Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

7-8 mins

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Smoky, savory, and silky smooth, this Mediterranean eggplant spread pairs perfectly with pita, raw veggies, and grain salads. The dish gets its nutty flavor from tahini, a toasted sesame paste also used in hummus.

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What You’ll Need

What You’ll Need

Organic Tahini Trio

Organic Tahini Trio

This organic tahini is made from premium sesame seeds and comes in a large 16oz jar. Fulfilled by our friends at Seed + Mill. 



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Dish

Organic Tahini Trio

Ingredients

  • 2 (200g) small eggplants, peeled and diced
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil 
  • salt, to taste 
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice 
  • paprika, to taste

Preparation

  1. Mix the eggplant, tahini, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in the Anyday dish until combined. Cover with the lid (knob lifted).
  2. Cook in the microwave for 7-8 minutes, or until the eggplant is tender and soft when pierced with a fork. Cool for 5 minutes with the lid off before transferring to a blender.
  3. Add lemon juice and blend until smooth. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika.

Serving suggestions & tips

  • If you can’t find tahini, use toasted sesame seeds instead. 
  • Aside from serving this as a dip, try it in your favorite sandwiches to add a punch of flavor.
  • Tray it with chopped canned roasted better peppers. 

Recipe notes

  • This recipe works with Japanese, purple, or white eggplant.
  • Microwave ovens vary, even with the same wattages. Adjust cooking times as needed.