Smoky and Creamy Baba Ganoush
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplants
- 2 cloves of garlic
- Juice from 1/2 lemon
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 1/2 teaspoon cured sumac
- 1/2 teaspoon aleppo pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- A bunch of chopped fresh herbs such as parsley or chives
Preparation
Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise. Drizzle the avocado oil on the cut side and then place the eggplants cut side down onto a large baking sheet.
Bake at 400 degrees for 35-40 minutes. The skins will be wrinkled and the eggplant will be extremely soft. Let them cool until they are easy to handle, about 10-15 minutes.
Scoop out all of the flesh and add it to a food processor along with the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, sumac, aleppo pepper, and smoked paprika. Season with salt and pepper and pulse until smooth and creamy. (I like to leave a bit of texture)
Pour the mixture into a bowl and garnish with olive oil, additional spices, and fresh herbs. Serve with warm pita bread and/or cut vegetables.
