The Best Baba Ganoush575shares385307This is the The Best Baba Ganoush recipe, a smoky Middle Eastern eggplant dip made with charred eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil.The Best Baba GanoushBaba ganoush, also spelled baba ghanoush is a Mediterranean eggplant dip, popular in many Middle Eastern countries.It mostly has the same ingredients as hummus except for the chickpeas.This creamy dip would be a great appetizer to serve at your next party or the perfect addition to a mezze platter.

It’s a delicious alternative to hummus when you want something different and it’s great for vegan, dairy-free or gluten-free diets.This recipe is from Adeena Sussman’s cookbook, Sababa: Fresh, Sunny Flavors from My Israeli Kitchen (affil link).I’m SO in love with her cookbook, I want to make everything in it! Out of all my cookbooks, it’s probably the one I find myself grabbing the most.

It’s perfect intro to all that Israeli cuisine has to offer.Is baba ganoush healthy?Yes, baba ganoush is healthy.The main ingredient is eggplant, which is low in calories and carbohydrates and high in fiber.It’s also a good source of vitamins and minerals like potassium and vitamin K.

It’s also lower in calories than hummus since it’s mostly made of eggplant versus chickpeas.Baba ghanoush is vegan too.What do you eat baba ghanoush with?Baba ghanoush is excellent dipped in raw veggies like carrots, cucumber, and bell pepper.You can also eat it with pita bread, pita chips, or crac

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