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Simple Baba Ganoush

Sliced veggies and a bowl of our Easy Baba Ganoush

Baba Ganoush requires a grill: False
Baba Ganoush requires a gas stove: False
Baba Ganoush can be made by anyone anywhere with access to a broiler: True

Hooray!

Baking sheet with roasted eggplant slices

Have you ever looked at a recipe and rolled your eyes, thinking, “Yeah, right. I’m never making that it’s way too complicated.” Welcome to the story of my life and the idea behind this blog.

I love simplicity and figuring out new, easy ways to make delicious eats – such as baba ganoush, one of my favorite Mediterranean dishes.

Food processor containing ingredients for making homemade Baba Ganoush

Baba ganoush is just basically eggplant blended up with lemon juice, tahini and sea salt. Typically you have to char the eggplant on a grill or over the flame of a gas stove. I currently do not have access to a gas stove, and while I have a grill I recognize some people don’t.

My solution: Slicing the eggplant into rounds and broiling it to get that roasty, charry goodness. The result? Time and energy saved, and it’s just as delicious as the traditional method if not better. Muahahaha, I love breaking the rules.

Smooth batch of homemade Baba Ganoush in the food processor

So, all you need for this dip is:

1 eggplant
1 lemon
garlic
tahini (how to make your own)
sea salt

Optional: fresh herbs. Totally unnecessary but great for an extra flavor boost + more color.

Bowl of gluten-free vegan Baba Ganoush with sliced vegetables

What’s it taste like? Uber creamy, decadent, slightly sweet and the perfect balance of savory and tangy from the lemon and tahini. It’s so lush and creamy you can hardly believe it’s vegan and doesn’t require gobs of oil.

Friends, if you’ve ever had baba ganoush this version might blow you away. Try it and let me know what you think. In the meantime, I think I’ll just face plant into this entire bowl.

Holding up a slice of cucumber with Baba Ganoush on it

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Bowl of homemade Simple Baba Ganoush with carrots and cucumber slices for serving
4.65 from 78 votes

Simple Baba Ganoush

Simple 5-ingredient baba ganoush that doesn’t require a grill or gas stove. This new method saves you time and energy and is JUST as delicious – if not more – than the original. Naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Author: Minimalist Baker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Category: Appetizer, Dip, Snack
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Mediterranean-Inspired, Vegan
Freezer Friendly No
Does it keep? 2-3 Days

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric
  • 1 medium eggplant*
  • 1 large clove garlic (grated or finely minced)
  • 1 medium lemon (juiced)
  • 2 Tbsp tahini
  • Sea salt
  • 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, parsley or basil (optional // chopped)
  • Olive oil (for roasting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to high broil (or medium if you have the ability) and position a rack at the top of the oven.
  2. Slice your eggplant into 1/4 inch rounds and sprinkle with sea salt and place in a colander in the sink to drain any excess liquid. After 10 minutes, rinse slightly and then pat dry between two towels.
  3. Arrange on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and a pinch of sea salt. Roast for 5-10 minutes, turning once or twice, until the eggplant is softened and golden brown. Remove from pan, stack and wrap the rounds in foil to lock in moisture – wait 5 minutes.
  4. Peel away most of the skin of the eggplant (a little is OK) and add flesh to a food processor. It should be soft and tender and the skin should come off easy.
  5. Add lemon juice, garlic, tahini, a pinch of salt and mix until creamy. Add herbs last and pulse to incorporate. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. I added a bit more tahini and another pinch of salt.
  6. Serve with pita and/or pita chips and veggies. Will keep covered in the fridge for several days.

Notes

*You can sub 3/4 of a large eggplant for the 1 medium eggplant.
*Eggplant drying method adapted from Pioneer Woman.
*Recipe adapted from Ellie Krieger
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate.

Nutrition Per Serving (1 of 4)

  • Calories: 86
  • Fat: 6.3g
  • Saturated fat: 0.9g
  • Sodium: 56mg
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Sugar: 2.4g
  • Protein: 2g
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  1. Avatar for Katrina @ Warm Vanilla SugarKatrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says

    September 19, 2013 at 7:00 am

    I love that your recipes are so simple – it’s the best!! Plus you always post awesome recipes like this…totally trying it!

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    • Avatar for LPLP says

      December 6, 2016 at 12:37 pm

      It’s easier if you don’t slice and broil the eggplant(s). Simply pierce, rub them with olive oil, and roast at 350 for approx 40 minutes — until soft.

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      • Avatar for Ria SwiftRia Swift says

        September 16, 2017 at 6:48 pm

        Thank you for the tip LP. Doing it now.

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        • Avatar for VladVlad says

          October 15, 2017 at 10:03 am

          3 things: cook the aubergines on open fire untill the skin is carbonized. In fact, the vegetable is auto-boiled while keeping the unique “burned” taste. Next, you need to get rid of the seeds which can spoil the taste by their bitterness. Finally, be demanding on the quality of the tahina.
          Get to the superior level :-)
          Vlad

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          • Avatar for LauraLaura says

            May 15, 2018 at 8:22 am

            That must be why mine turned out so bitter! I included the seeds… I also made my own tahini out of some preroasted sesame seeds I bought in China…. I don’t think they were fresh enough. Mine was so bitter it was inedible! Try, try again.

          • Avatar for KateKate says

            July 1, 2018 at 5:26 pm

            How do you get rid of the seeds? It seems impossible.

          • Avatar for CuchiCuchi says

            November 11, 2018 at 5:47 am

            I like to cook my eggplants on the BBQ with the skin on as well. The taste is amazing compare to cooking them in the oven.
            Love, love eggplants anyway or shape.
            Cuchi

      • Avatar for SSSS says

        September 11, 2018 at 9:05 am

        I usually just cut mine in half, pierce the skin, rub the cut side with olive oil and roast on a baking sheet (on tinfoil for easier cleanup) with the cut sides down. Then after they’ve come out of the oven and cooled slightly, I scrape out the pulp and put into a colander to drain a while before making the baba ganoush.
        That’s an interesting comment about the seeds. I’ve never gotten rid of them and haven’t noticed mine being bitter.

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        • Avatar for SSSS says

          September 11, 2018 at 9:06 am

          Clarification, cut mine the long way – stem to fat bottom (not the short way across).

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        • Avatar for Nadejda KuznetzovaNadejda Kuznetzova says

          October 18, 2018 at 6:56 pm

          This is how my mother made baba ganousch – only we called bakla-zhun. She also used minimal ingredients (eggplant, lemon juice, salt, olive oil). No grilling – just baking (minimal oil) or steaming in skin; removal of skin when “cooked” & mashing with lemon juice, salt (mild herbs & minimum oil). She did not discard seeds – adds to flavour & is probably good for health! Simple!

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      • Avatar for AimeeAimee says

        November 22, 2018 at 11:44 am

        I agree. I followed this recipe but remember doing it the other way a previous time and it was much easier as the 10 minutes on broil was not enough on high broil for me. They were not fully cooked so I had to do the second round on broil. Next time I’m baking on 350 again.

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  2. Avatar for TieghanTieghan says

    September 19, 2013 at 7:08 am

    I have never had baba ganoush, but I love eggplant! so I am thinking I would love this! It looks like it would be the perfect healthy snack!

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    • Avatar for ThadThad says

      July 29, 2018 at 11:38 am

      I don’t like eggplant and love Baba Ganoush. So much, I now grow eggplant.

      Reply
      • Avatar for MikeBMikeB says

        August 18, 2018 at 11:02 am

        You can’t beat fresh from the garden!

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  3. Avatar for Jenny @ BAKEJenny @ BAKE says

    September 19, 2013 at 8:11 am

    When I made it I slow roasted whole aubergine and it took forever! I am going to have have to try slicing it to cook it looks so much easier! thanks for the tip!

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  4. Avatar for Janae @ Bring-JoyJanae @ Bring-Joy says

    September 19, 2013 at 8:29 am

    I can’t remember the last time I bought an egglplant. I think it’s because no one in my family will eat it. But this seems like one of those “sneaky” recipes where I can get them to eat it because it doesn’t look like eggplant :).

    Do you know if leftovers can be frozen? I know hummus can…

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      September 20, 2013 at 2:15 pm

      Janae, I wouldn’t freeze the leftovers. And they actually aren’t the best leftover either. I’d recommend serving this to a group and eating it all at once! It really is best when fresh :D

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      • Avatar for katekate says

        October 18, 2013 at 7:29 am

        Umm what leftovers. I have now made this twice and eaten the whole lot by myself in one sitting – is that bad?

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        • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

          October 20, 2013 at 2:35 pm

          Haha, NO! I don’t think so. But then again, I’m a total dessert fiend. Thanks for the comment Kate!

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        • Avatar for Colleen MahonColleen Mahon says

          November 22, 2017 at 1:11 pm

          I was thinking the same thing! Leftover baba? No such thing.

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      • Avatar for MelanieMelanie says

        August 25, 2018 at 9:16 am

        We have loads of eggplant from the garden, in the past I’ve put the Baba Ganoush in jars and preserved them.

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        • Avatar for Queen DiazQueen Diaz says

          November 5, 2018 at 9:06 pm

          WOW!!! Tell me how

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  5. Avatar for QuyenQuyen says

    September 19, 2013 at 10:57 am

    I love baba ghanoush and after seeing this post, I just realized that I haven’t had it for a while! I’ll have to try it tonight! How about using it as a topping for baked fish?

    Reply
  6. Avatar for dixya| food, pleasure, and healthdixya| food, pleasure, and health says

    September 19, 2013 at 11:03 am

    I absolutely love baba ganoush but always broil them whole – you version saves so much time.

    Reply
  7. Avatar for sarah@thesweetlifesarah@thesweetlife says

    September 19, 2013 at 11:46 am

    Thanks for simplifying Baba Ganoush. I was just enjoying some yesterday and thinking “I wish this was easier to make”. Now it looks like I may have been wrong. Yummy!

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  8. Avatar for Ash-foodfashionpartyAsh-foodfashionparty says

    September 19, 2013 at 11:56 am

    Love, love baba ganoush. this does look like a great recipe to have on hand.

    Reply
  9. Avatar for RobinRobin says

    September 19, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    Just made this! Yum! I always prepare eggplant like this because it keeps the eggplant deliciously soft but thinner slices get a little crunchy, which I love. I used 2/3 of a huge eggplant but next time I’ll use the whole thing because the tahini was a little strong. I added a bit of paprika and a ton of parsley and fresh ground pepper on top. Thanks!

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  10. Avatar for Kelli H (Made in Sonoma)Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says

    September 19, 2013 at 2:41 pm

    Yum! I’ve never made it because I totally roll my eyes at all the steps. You’ve sold me! I’ve gotta try this one!

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  11. Avatar for TammelaTammela says

    September 19, 2013 at 3:54 pm

    I totally judge recipes by how much work/time they’ll take. This sounds amazing — love the simple solution to broil the eggplant. Definitely making this.

    Reply
  12. Avatar for Abby @ The Frosted VeganAbby @ The Frosted Vegan says

    September 19, 2013 at 7:29 pm

    Bana Ga, what!? I can’t wait to put my end of summer eggplant to work in this!

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  13. Avatar for World Cup of FoodWorld Cup of Food says

    September 20, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    We’ve only ever made baba ganoush in the oven under the broiler. It’s the only eggplant dish that Chris really loves.

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  14. Avatar for ShannonShannon says

    September 20, 2013 at 8:05 pm

    Oh I’m super excited to try this. I just added eggplant to my farmers market shopping list.

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    • Avatar for ShannonShannon says

      September 22, 2013 at 12:06 pm

      Update: I made this yesterday. It’s soooo good! Thanks for all of the steps, I think they made a positive difference in the tastiness factor. I’ve never made baba ganoush before but I’m pretty proficient at hummus recipes. I’m officially a baba ganoush convert now, especially since I can make my own without any parsley (probably the only herb I don’t like). Thanks again!

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      • Avatar for JulianJulian says

        December 20, 2017 at 7:40 pm

        Try dill and some mint! It’s delicious.

        Reply
  15. Avatar for CarmenCarmen says

    October 12, 2013 at 2:25 am

    Wow! What a tasty, simple recipe. I just ate baba ganoush but it’d be ideal to make it myself.

    Reply
    • Avatar for ChuckChuck says

      June 19, 2017 at 11:00 am

      I see you are a sophisticated foodie, and may I add in addition, a very clever wordsmith. If you had been raised by normal parents obviously you would have come out differently but..

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  16. Avatar for NJtoTxNJtoTx says

    November 30, 2013 at 7:59 pm

    Nice. I use a whole lot more garlic and roast it with the eggplant for 20 minutes. Also add cumin, chili powder, and hot sauce.

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  17. Avatar for StacieStacie says

    March 6, 2014 at 9:38 pm

    Okay, seriously… This recipe rocks!!! We’re supposed to be doing only smoothies and juicing right now, but I had this lonely eggplant in the fridge. I couldn’t let it go to waste, right? I can justify anything in the face of being wasteful! Bwahahaha! Total winner! I can’t wait to have another stray and lonely eggplant sitting in my fridge! Thanks!

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    • Avatar for AvivaAviva says

      October 21, 2018 at 10:43 pm

      Yes gotta love local farm box for getting me that lonely eggplant …this was delish & I left the skin on & didn’t even use tshini! Def be trying this again

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    • Avatar for Angela AndersonAngela Anderson says

      January 28, 2019 at 6:01 pm

      Stacy we are in the same boat. We are attempting to juice and I had this one eggplant so I am making this recipe as we speak and it smells good right now. Can’t wait to taste. Yum!!! Ieven made this in a bullet and it still gets thumbs up.

      Reply
  18. Avatar for JaimeeJaimee says

    May 19, 2014 at 8:14 pm

    Lately every recipe I see and want to make requires a food processor.
    Would this work in a blender? Has anyone tried?

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      May 20, 2014 at 11:23 am

      It would, though it may be a bit chunkier, depending on your blender. Hope that helps!

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    • Avatar for skipskip says

      January 18, 2015 at 2:44 pm

      When I learned to make this from an Iraqi she added three ice cubes in with the eggplant to help smooth during blending. I bet that would do the trick in ablender, just like with fruit smoothies.

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    • Avatar for YelenaYelena says

      April 18, 2016 at 6:29 pm

      Yes! In Vitamix it worked great and tasted delicious!

      Reply
  19. Avatar for admattaiadmattai says

    May 25, 2014 at 8:49 pm

    Just made this and served it with cucumbers + kale chips – it was a hit! I loved how simple this recipe was. Also, it got me to use my broiler for the first time :)

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  20. Avatar for SophiaSophia says

    July 17, 2014 at 8:06 am

    Wow it’s just delicious, I made it today for the first time! A little bit to lemony, the next time I will make it with half lemon. And I absolutely love your site ;)

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      July 17, 2014 at 11:32 am

      Glad you enjoyed it, Sophia!

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    • Avatar for EmilyEmily says

      April 3, 2017 at 12:53 pm

      I agree, I just added a bit more tahini and it toned down the lemon. I think the lemon I had happened to be extra juicy.

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  21. Avatar for AriAri says

    July 17, 2014 at 6:48 pm

    This was my first time making baba ganoush and it was so easy and delicious. We finished it off in one sitting! I love that there’s no additional oil!

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      July 17, 2014 at 7:29 pm

      Lovely! So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing, Ari!

      Reply
  22. Avatar for StephSteph says

    August 29, 2014 at 8:01 pm

    What kind of eggplant is typically used in baba ganoush? Would Oriental/Asian eggplant work? Also, do you have a more specific measurement than “1 medium or 3/4 of a large”? Eggplants vary greatly in size and I want to make sure I’m using the right proportion of eggplant to other ingredients! Thanks :)

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  23. Avatar for IceArdorIceArdor says

    September 7, 2014 at 5:07 pm

    The classic eggplant (most common variety in North American grocery stores) retains a lot of water and bitterness, hence the need to salt it. I’ve found that Indian eggplants (also purple, but round, between the size of a golf ball and a tennis ball) and Chinese eggplants (purple skin, shaped like a cucumber) are less bitter and therefore don’t need salted. While this may slightly change the authenticity and flavor of the baba ganoush, it’s a shortcut you can take if you don’t have time to sweat the eggplant beforehand.

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  24. Avatar for KKKK says

    October 16, 2014 at 3:09 pm

    This was FANTASTIC and so great with my clean eating!

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  25. Avatar for AmberAmber says

    October 22, 2014 at 6:19 pm

    This was really good, though I felt there was too much lemon, it almost overpowered everything else. But I’ve been wanting some baba ganoush and have a bunch of eggplants coming on in my garden, so this was great!

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  26. Avatar for amyamy says

    December 5, 2014 at 10:01 pm

    Making this again tomorrow for a vegetarian potluck. I do not take any of the skin off the eggplant. This is such a wonderful recipe. Thank you so much for sharing it!

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  27. Avatar for KaylaKayla says

    December 25, 2014 at 4:40 pm

    I had never tried this eggplant dip before and as far as vegan dips go…I prefer hummus but I had a crazy idea to mix some of this dip into some vegan potato and spinach curry and it was AMAZING. :) I think it makes a good dip and an especially great garnish!

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  28. Avatar for happy gfhappy gf says

    January 28, 2015 at 6:45 pm

    Thanks! Will be using this recipe for sure. Just a word of caution though, you say the recipe is gluten free but recommend pita chips and bread, which are NOT gluten free. Someone new to gluten free might be confused. This could be harmful to someone on a medically necessary gluten free diet (like myself).

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    • Avatar for VickyVicky says

      July 13, 2017 at 4:31 pm

      You could absolutely eat gluten free bread or pita :) I would imagine someone who is celiac would know not to eat glutinous bread, but do eat gluten free bread.

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  29. Avatar for DorisDoris says

    February 9, 2015 at 3:01 pm

    It was simple and delicious the only change I made was adding extra garlic because you can’t ever have too much garlic.

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  30. Avatar for LaurieLaurie says

    February 13, 2015 at 3:52 pm

    Its is difficult to imagine that the author has actually made this recipe. Here is what didn’t work… 1) Making 2 tbsp of tahini in a food processor isn’t possible. There isn’t enough ingredients to reach the blades. 2) Roasting the eggplant without peeling it requires that you spend 20 minutes trying to peel roasted eggplant. Not a time saving idea!! 3) Roasting the eggplant slices until golden brown doesn’t take 5-10 minutes under the broiler… it takes 20 minutes. 4) This recipe makes about 3/4 of a cup of baba ganoush… again too little to make in a food processor. Finally, after investing 1 hr and 15 minutes (not the 25 minutes indicated) 5) the final product tasted like lemon juice and tahini.

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    • Avatar for Anne-MarieAnne-Marie says

      August 1, 2015 at 12:21 pm

      Hard to believe you made this recipe based on your comments. My broiled eggplant took four minutes, peeling the roasted eggplant was super easy. Mine made a large amount and is delicious… added a little extra tahini, lemon juice, and plenty of basil.

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    • Avatar for HillaryHillary says

      August 12, 2018 at 1:09 pm

      Huh? Laurie, you were to use 2Tbs of tahini in the recipe, not attempt to create 2Tbs tahini in your food processor. You don’t need to peel roasted eggplant, just scoop the cooked insides out – done in a flash. You might want to roast your eggplant whole next time, or use more oil on your slices if yours dried out.

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    • Avatar for HillaryHillary says

      August 12, 2018 at 1:15 pm

      Laurie, huh? Recipe calls for 2 T tahini…it doesn’t say use your food processor to make 2 T tahini. Cooked eggplant can be scooped out of its skin in no time. If yours is drying out, try roasting it whole instead of sliced. I’ve made tons of Dana’s recipes and have not had a single fail.

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    • Avatar for JoyJoy says

      August 26, 2018 at 5:18 am

      Was your broiler on low? I would think 20 mins under the broiler would char it to a crisp.

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  31. Avatar for TifTif says

    February 22, 2015 at 3:05 pm

    Just made this and it is easy, simple and very yummy.. No need for a food processer… normal blender work well.

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  32. Avatar for LinaLina says

    April 11, 2015 at 12:11 pm

    Hello, thank you so much for this lovely recipe. I made it for my birthday party last night, everyone loved it and nothing was left of it by the end of the evening! I have modified your recipe a bit by adding more lemon juice, half a red and green capsicum chopped, then toped up with olive oil and pomegranate seeds just before serving. I am of arabic origin and that’s how we present it back home so thought you might find it interesting :) Again thank you so much for sharing this lovely recipe :)

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  33. Avatar for lindalinda says

    April 24, 2015 at 9:26 am

    does leaving in the seeds or removing the seeds affect the taste? or am i to understand that the bitterness comes from the eggplant itself? (the “american” variety, hence, the reason to salt first)

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      April 29, 2015 at 4:34 pm

      Leave the seeds in! They’re fine ;D

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  34. Avatar for Kim@Day7KitchenKim@Day7Kitchen says

    April 25, 2015 at 7:24 pm

    Hi!
    I love your time and effort saving techniques, thanks for sharing your tricks. As a busy medical student but also serious foodie, I appreciate your blog a lot!
    Have you ever tried drizzling plain yogurt in baba ganoush? I had a very similar eggplant dip at a Afghan restaurant the other day and they had yogurt drizzled on top and it was amazing!!

    Kim

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      April 29, 2015 at 4:30 pm

      Sounds amazing! Will have to try a dairy-free yogurt next time.

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  35. Avatar for KarinaKarina says

    May 15, 2015 at 4:21 am

    Made this for myself last weekend as I was missing the taste of home and don’t have a gas stove. I ate half of it before I added the tahin, with just fresh parsley tomatoes and some salt. Was amazing ! Thank you so much for this delicious recipe and your beautiful website.

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      May 15, 2015 at 2:55 pm

      So great! Thanks for sharing, Karina!

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  36. Avatar for LindsayLindsay says

    May 28, 2015 at 10:49 am

    This was my first try at babaganoush, and it was so good! Thanks for sharing this recipe :) You’ve helped me to overcome my trepidation regarding eggplant :)

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  37. Avatar for GladeneGladene says

    July 12, 2015 at 1:30 pm

    Wonderful and easy recipe, thank you very much. I tweaked it just a smidge for me.

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  38. Avatar for Justin GoldbergJustin Goldberg says

    July 26, 2015 at 5:31 pm

    You left out an important detail:

    Remove the seeds after baking them.

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      July 27, 2015 at 1:21 pm

      Not necessary!

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      • Avatar for Justin GoldbergJustin Goldberg says

        July 29, 2015 at 8:22 pm

        The ones I made with the seeds in came out not so good, but the one I made without came out great. Thanks for the recipe! I think all recipes should be short and simple!!!!!!

        I did however find a way of eating the (super healthy) seeds.

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  39. Avatar for JacobJacob says

    August 18, 2015 at 1:58 pm

    Awesome recipe!! Easy to follow and came out DELICIOUS! I thought baba ganooj had yogurt, but this recipe proves no need!

    I had an issue.. After I cooked the eggplant, when I pulled the skin off it took a bunch of flesh with it.. Realizing peeling would take 45 minutes, I decided to forgo it entirely – and with little to no compromise in texture or appearance!

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      August 18, 2015 at 6:20 pm

      Oh great! thanks for sharing!

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      • Avatar for MeaMea says

        September 2, 2016 at 10:39 am

        I found if you cut the eggplant into spears it is easier scrape the flesh from the skin with a spoon.

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        • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

          September 2, 2016 at 11:08 am

          Thanks for the tip!

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  40. Avatar for AndyAndy says

    August 28, 2015 at 9:09 am

    Thank you so much for sharing this! It turned out awesome and so creamy!!!

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  41. Avatar for KimKim says

    September 21, 2015 at 6:56 pm

    Made a batch and a half in one go. It was my first attempt, I’m a big BG fan but rarely get it as I don’t have a restaurant-level entertainment budget. Really pleased with this, I will be making this again.

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  42. Avatar for SofiaSofia says

    September 30, 2015 at 6:52 am

    Why can’t I peel the skin before roasting the eggplant?

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      October 3, 2015 at 4:25 pm

      You can, but it’s just easier after roasting.

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  43. Avatar for LionelLionel says

    October 1, 2015 at 12:24 pm

    I will try roasting the egg plant whole over a gas flame, rotating for about 2 minutes till the skin is nice & burnt. Halve the egg plant & place in a 200 degree centigrade, fan forced oven for 20 minutes. Remove, cool & with a spoon take out the flesh. Add the ingredients as suggested earlier & blend.Place in a serving dish adding a bit of chillie pepper on top & dress with olive oil to cover. I have tried this in the Middle East & Saudi Arabia, & it works good.

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      October 3, 2015 at 4:03 pm

      Great tips! Let me know how it goes!

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  44. Avatar for MelanieMelanie says

    October 10, 2015 at 5:50 am

    I made this the other night for friends, and it was a big hit! I even forgot to peel the skin off the eggplant, and it turned out just fine. I really don’t think you can ruin this recipe. It took all of 15 minutes, which was great because I was also making lasagna.

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      October 10, 2015 at 5:58 pm

      Whoop! Thanks Melanie! xoxo

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  45. Avatar for MarkMark says

    November 19, 2015 at 7:09 pm

    Dana, the eggplant skin didn’t separate well – may be the eggplant slices were a little too thick, or the eggplant age or variety doesn’t separate as well. I spent alot of time cutting peels, even with increased cook time, although they were edible. Still tastes great, and it won’t last long. But I may go back to roasting the whole eggplant as I’ve had better luck with the peels that way.

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  46. Avatar for MelindaMelinda says

    December 4, 2015 at 2:18 pm

    Sigh! Mine was yucky. What did I do wrong? I even snipped off a little of each slice to check for bitterness and then it tasted bitter at the end.

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    • Avatar for MelindaMelinda says

      December 4, 2015 at 2:47 pm

      I’m a newbie to this way of cooking so I’m sure it is operator error, but it looked simple. What do you recommend as the starter section for the total newbie? It’s pretty disheartening to try and eat better and then do it so poorly.

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  47. Avatar for AprilApril says

    March 14, 2016 at 8:38 pm

    Thanks for encouraging the confidence to make this! I had fun and it turned out super yummy. Yessss!!! Score.

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  48. Avatar for StefStef says

    March 17, 2016 at 5:27 pm

    Roasting the eggplant like that makes it taste like garbage… too smokey of a taste.
    Poke holes in the whole eggplant with a fork, then roast it like that. Cool, and then scrape the insides, minus the seeds. Trust me.

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  49. Avatar for BeckyBecky says

    March 21, 2016 at 12:43 pm

    I’ve tried this twice. The first time I made a single recipe – forgot to rinse the eggplant after salting it and letting it rest, and already had the olive oil on it, so I decided to pray and proceed. The result tasted great, but I had a heck of a time removing the peel and it took forever. Since it was such a small amount, I tried to make it in my single-serving (Ninja IQ) smoothie blender, but it seemed too thick. It kept getting stuck in the cup and I had to keep stopping it to stir it with a spatula.
    The second time I made it, I decided to make a double recipe so that I could have some leftovers. I also made it the night before an afternoon get-together. Contrary to the comments, I thought it tasted wonderful when I served it the next day, and now it is three days later and still Delicious. This time I sliced the eggplant in half lengthwise and cooked it on the gas barbecue. It only took a little bit longer than broiling the thin slices. I let it rest a long time in the foil and a lot of juices came out. This time it separated very easily from the skin, so overall time was considerably less. I didn’t add all of the juices to the food processor. I thought the taste of the second batch was better, probably because I used larger eggplants which better balanced the lemon, and perhaps it was the BBQ method. The food processor didn’t chop up the seeds as well as my blender, but I didn’t think that detracted from it one bit!

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  50. Avatar for KateKate says

    April 6, 2016 at 3:04 pm

    I have made this three times now, usually in large batches because my 1-year-old loves it. However, it take close to two hours every single time.

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  51. Avatar for EkEk says

    May 2, 2016 at 2:40 pm

    This is a recipe of mutabbal and not baba ghanoush.

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  52. Avatar for BriannaBrianna says

    May 4, 2016 at 9:56 am

    Made this last night and woah! so good. My fiance and I had tried baba ganoush at a local eatery and I knew I had to attempt to recreate it at home! Minimalist Baker is my go to for recipes so you can imagine my excitement when I found this one! I may or may not have doubled the garlic…STILL SO GOOD BUT ME OH MY OH DO NOT EAT BEFORE YOU GO ON A FIRST DATE. Or do! Whatever you’re into hahaha. I’ll go easier on the garlic next time, on the plus side – no vampires to be seen. Awesome easy recipe.

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  53. Avatar for AlexAlex says

    June 28, 2016 at 4:32 pm

    in the recipe you wanted to link to how to make Tahini but linked to hummus.

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  54. Avatar for chloelouisechloelouise says

    July 11, 2016 at 7:32 pm

    love your philosophy and here’s the thing………….

    love cooking but I do not always have the time and all the ingredients…..just make it with what you have. It is almost always real good and once you get a knack for it start rounding up the extra items to make it a traditional way.

    You still get to eat the thing, it’s delicious, one can make it again and you already got to try it and had fun cooking it.

    Perfection does not work for me and I rather have it than not have it–even if its not perfect. think about it–how bad is egg plant and onion and garlic and olive oil going to be?

    I tried this idea with Chana Masala and hummus–they were still delicious but I know there is room for improvement.

    I know some baking has to be exact but the ones here lend themselves well to your idea–love it. It’s me.

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  55. Avatar for LottieLottie says

    August 17, 2016 at 7:42 pm

    Thank you so much for this great recipe that only uses 1 eggplant! It is just the right size recipe for me! I have noticed that many people do not keep the skin in the dip. It looks a lot more inviting without the skin. But I have left the skin on, or a lot of it when I’ve been too lazy to remove it and the finished dip still tastes good, it just looks ugly. lol.

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    • Avatar for LottieLottie says

      August 17, 2016 at 8:11 pm

      I did not use foil. I piled the broiled eggplant slices in a glass bowl and covered it with a ceramic plate. That worked just fine.

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  56. Avatar for MariaMaria says

    September 5, 2016 at 10:54 am

    Thanks for a esay but delicious receipe. Made it and my family loved it.

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  57. Avatar for NinaNina says

    September 5, 2016 at 4:43 pm

    Awesome recipe, simple, easy, damn delicious…YUM!

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  58. Avatar for ClaireClaire says

    September 20, 2016 at 7:57 pm

    Waouhhhhh! This was just amazingly delicious. I made it with 3 eggplants, and I had half of the pot just alone…. Do not tell anyone! Thanks a lot,

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  59. Avatar for DaveDave says

    October 1, 2016 at 11:31 am

    Interesting idea. Might give it a try for comparison. I fire roast mine on my gas stove on medium high then finish in the oven at 450. Gives it a deep smoky flavor.

    I do not recommend food processor or blender. Save that for when you make humus. For baba you use two spoons to work the flesh and do not overwork. Should be chunky to be the real deal.

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  60. Avatar for DaveDave says

    October 1, 2016 at 11:34 am

    Also that’s too much tahini. For 2 pounds of eggplant I would use about 1.5 TBS. Matter of taste but the flavor of the eggplant needs to shine through.

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  61. Avatar for lyndalynda says

    October 1, 2016 at 4:44 pm

    first time I’ve ever made this, hubby loved it from restaurant, but I over broiled a bit, wasen’t sure what size was medium for eggplant, mine was from my garden. and WAY too much tahini. maybe add one tbsp, and add more if needed. was the consistancy of thick peanut butter.

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  62. Avatar for miranmiran says

    October 4, 2016 at 4:26 am

    i just made this today to finish the last eggplant! easy and yummy!! thanks for sharing the recipe! :)

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  63. Avatar for FrancisFrancis says

    October 6, 2016 at 5:05 pm

    IS it ok if I don’t have tahini?

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    • Avatar for Support @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      October 7, 2016 at 9:54 am

      We haven’t tried this recipe without tahini so I’m not sure how it will turn out! Although it’s only a couple tablespoons, I think it really helps with the flavor profile! I would suggest picking up some tahini or make it yourself! It’s such a great item to have on hand to top roasted vegetables, salads, or even could be used in desserts!

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      • Avatar for RazRaz says

        June 1, 2018 at 5:59 am

        My daughter is allergic to sesame and nuts. What do you suggest as an alternative?

        Your recipes are amazing.

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  64. Avatar for Michael LevinMichael Levin says

    November 20, 2016 at 7:10 pm

    It turned out amazing, but one question. The salting process takes some time. What would happen if you just cut the eggplant up and broiled it without salting?

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      November 21, 2016 at 11:51 am

      It would be fine, but just a little more liquidy, and the dip may have more bitterness – that’s what the salt helps draw out.

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  65. Avatar for JimJim says

    November 23, 2016 at 6:35 am

    OK, I make an even simpler gaba G. I use a knife to puncture the skin of the eggplant and put it into the microwave. I also do not use a food processor, I just beat up the result with a spoon … I actually prefer the lumpy consistency. I like garlic so I am also a bit heavier on that. Truth be told I start adding the other ingredients gradually and keep tasting. I typically put a small amount in a separate small bowl and add a bit more of what I think it needs and taste; if it is better the whole lot gets the change.
    Jim

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  66. Avatar for shawnshawn says

    December 4, 2016 at 5:58 am

    I changed it up a bit and it came out tasty. I didn’t bother with the salt/water extraction process. I peeled the eggplant first, cut it into rounds and then toasted it as required.

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  67. Avatar for JonJon says

    December 14, 2016 at 11:49 am

    Having eaten my fair share of authentic baba I had my doubt about this but I made it as written and it came out excellent! I’m making another batch tonight.

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  68. Avatar for RuthRuth says

    January 8, 2017 at 3:51 pm

    This is so easy and absolutely delicious, and eggplant is not my favourite vegetable! Thanks for a recipe I will be using regularly.

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  69. Avatar for EmilyEmily says

    January 11, 2017 at 9:55 am

    Thanks for this easy simple recipe! I just started the whole30 challenge and have been looking for something healthy to make my large consumption of veggies more appealing. So wonderful and creamy!!

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  70. Avatar for ViktoriiaViktoriia says

    January 16, 2017 at 7:52 pm

    I was afraid that my eggplants will be bitter, so instead of roasting it on the gas stove top to get the smoky flavor, as many recipes suggest, I decided to follow this broiling recipe instead. The result, it took me way to much time. It definitely takes longer than 15 min to prep. Just to salt eggplants and let them sit takes 30 min to prevent bitterness. There is no way of knowing before they are cooked so I’m not taking any chances. Than the broiling part. I made slices about 1/2 inch and figured that it will take 20 min to broil. It’s took me about 40 min and my oven keep broiling eggplants close to the flame but the side slices were still not fully cooked. It was my fist time using broiler, but I feel like I’m better off baking them next time sliced in half. Will be definitely less work, especially pealing that skin, from each individual slice, thank God I make them thicker than the recipe suggested. So I can’t find this recipe easy at all, I was exhausted when I was finally done. I’m glad if it worked better for other people. As for the taste. I changed proportions to 3 medium eggplants, 3 roasted garlics, 1/2 cup tahini, 2 lemons, some salt and a bit black papper. It was so delicious! Was my first time making BABA GANOUSH. :) Was very glad I made a lot of it, about 1L total. I like to cook ones a week and don’t bother the rest of the week. Also having more lemon would be too much for my taste.

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  71. Avatar for ReemaReema says

    February 6, 2017 at 2:46 pm

    This looks great! I have always wanted to make this dip at home. Unfortunately my husband is allergic to sesame. Do you have any recommendations for substituting tahini? Thanks!

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  72. Avatar for Maureen WilsonMaureen Wilson says

    February 14, 2017 at 6:57 pm

    I’ve made this twice and it’s perfect! Thanks for such an easy recipe :)

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  73. Avatar for Lolo CLolo C says

    March 20, 2017 at 4:54 pm

    Delicious! I made the recipe exactly as written and it turned out ridiculously good. Thank you for sharing the recipe!

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  74. Avatar for Abdul Waheed KhurramAbdul Waheed Khurram says

    March 22, 2017 at 2:59 am

    very nice information

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  75. Avatar for Sue LeedomSue Leedom says

    April 5, 2017 at 5:25 pm

    This recipe failed to produce an acceptable dish. Recipe is missing olive oil and was stiff and not smooth. Lemon juice is too much, making it too tart and tangy. Also, too many eggplant steps. Not simple or quick.

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    • Avatar for HillaryHillary says

      August 12, 2018 at 1:04 pm

      Add more tahini to balance the lemon, and EVOO if you’d like to thin it out – just taste and adjust before you’re done, as is always suggested with these recipes.

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  76. Avatar for Gabriele RaineGabriele Raine says

    April 15, 2017 at 10:45 pm

    Hi there! I’d like to give this recipe a try but I don’t have a food processor. Any you could recommend? What food processor do you use?
    Thank you!

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    • Avatar for Support @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      April 17, 2017 at 6:01 am

      Hi Gabriele! This one is what we use!

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  77. Avatar for ClaudiaClaudia says

    April 27, 2017 at 3:50 am

    I have first tried baba ganoush in a Lebanon restaurant and it was beyond delicious, drizzled with olive oil and garnished with pomegranate seeds. I’m kinda disappointed with how my dish turned out, it is quite bitter and I can’t seem to fix it with salt or tahini. Not really sure if I added too much lemon or I bought a bad quality eggplant … Nevertheless, thumbs up to your blog Dana!

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  78. Avatar for LeslieLeslie says

    May 18, 2017 at 4:21 pm

    I add a bit of Sadaf’s 7-spice.
    The DirecTV guy was at my house then my friend Rafi called…”Hello, Rafi……”. I hang up later and the repair guy says ” my name is Rafi, too!” Said he saw I was roasting an eggplant on gas burner. Asked me what I was making and I said Baba Ganoush.
    How do you make it?…. I make all my own food at home w mother! Said I must use Sadaf’s 7-spice! I think it’s the sumac that lends its flavor although not listed!

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  79. Avatar for Aunt ShirlAunt Shirl says

    June 1, 2017 at 10:50 am

    I made this, and my husband noticed I was puttering around in the kitchen a little more than usual for a quick lunch-time meal. The directions were followed as given, and flavors adjusted at the end as suggested. (Some people like salty, some like tart, some like the sesame flavor, so whatever your preference is, you can adjust it to suit.)

    The problem arose when he asked “So, what did you make, and how was it?” I had to fabricate a story that it was a complete failure, and I would try again later. This was to cover up the fact that I consumed every bit of of the unctuous baba ganoush, with the naked eggplant peel as the only evidence that something happened today…

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  80. Avatar for NaynaNayna says

    June 26, 2017 at 2:15 pm

    Girl, you just slayed baba ganoush! Bam???? to be honest, I didn’t know what the “broil” function in my oven was ?? but now I do and I love that option. THANKS for the delish QUICK recipe! Cheers

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  81. Avatar for ArdenArden says

    July 1, 2017 at 4:15 pm

    I love how simple the recipe is. However, it would have much easier if you peel the skin off the eggplant first. It becomes quite labor intensive to peel the skin off each ‘ring’
    Good recipe nonetheless.

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  82. Avatar for Marcie MurrayMarcie Murray says

    July 21, 2017 at 9:42 am

    Is there any objection to peeling the eggplant before slicing and roasting?

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    • Avatar for Support @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      July 21, 2017 at 1:51 pm

      Hi! You can, it just makes the skin come off easier once its roasted!

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  83. Avatar for MarcieMarcie says

    July 21, 2017 at 2:12 pm

    Thanks for the reply

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  84. Avatar for MarnieMarnie says

    August 1, 2017 at 10:19 pm

    Just made this and it came out just as I had hoped.. actually even better. Thank you for this simple delicious recipe.

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  85. Avatar for SarahSarah says

    August 5, 2017 at 4:58 pm

    My husband and I aren’t crazy about the flavor of tahini, do you think Almond butter would be a possible substitute?

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    • Avatar for Support @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      August 6, 2017 at 6:49 am

      Yes, that should work Sarah!

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  86. Avatar for FouresterFourester says

    August 18, 2017 at 5:10 am

    I tried this recipe using the abundant eggplant from this year’s garden. I had hopes for a quicker method to make this dip, but alas, the quality really suffered. I used my gas oven broiler. By the time the eggplant was cooked, it had dried out and blackened in several places. This made for a dark, chunky, rather unappetizing looking dip. In addition, it was quite bitter. I served it to some people who are not particularly food adventurous, with predictable negative results. I will go back to my old tried and true recipe which really doesn’t take any more effort, just more time.

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  87. Avatar for EvelyEvely says

    September 10, 2017 at 2:15 pm

    Yum! I made this according to the recipe, adding a good bit of parsley (more than the recommended amount). Really good and very easy! The only question I have is why not peel the eggplant first? Seems easier than peeling it after the broiling.

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    • Avatar for Support @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      September 10, 2017 at 4:16 pm

      Hi! You can peel it before, but it is just easier to peel as the skin is softer afterwards!

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  88. Avatar for SueSue says

    September 19, 2017 at 6:53 pm

    I made a double batch to take to a potluck tomorrow. It might not make it that far! My results were more than perfect. Thanks for a recipe that will be my go to. No need to look further.

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  89. Avatar for Chris JChris J says

    October 5, 2017 at 8:49 pm

    Huh. Good recipe. I usually visit maybe half a dozen food sites like yours to come up with a consensus of general ingredients for a recipe. I stumbled on yours after I made it, and other than the inclusion of a bit of cumin powder in the one I settled on, it’s exactly like yours.

    Don’t give a damn if it’s vegan or not, but…

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  90. Avatar for tim shaffertim shaffer says

    October 14, 2017 at 3:23 pm

    followed directions exactly. This was so easy and very good. (and whole 30 compliant!!)
    going to try the tip of roasting whole next time though.

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  91. Avatar for FayeFaye says

    November 13, 2017 at 10:40 am

    It tastes amazingly like bacon! I used Braggs instead of tahini.

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  92. Avatar for Doe couillardDoe couillard says

    December 16, 2017 at 6:41 pm

    Just made this and it is wonderful. One step can be eliminated, cooking with the skin on. I made the first batch sliced with the skin on…a bit of a pain removing the skin. Second batch I simply peeled the egg plant and then sliced it, put it under the broiler…voila! No skin to take away! Just meaty slices of cooked eggplant ready to mash. Also, I simply used my Emersion blender…no fuss, no muss!

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  93. Avatar for AliceAlice says

    December 19, 2017 at 3:56 pm

    Hi ! Just wondering, would it be okay to roast the eggplant without the oil? Particularly, what’s the role of oil in roasting? Thanks :)

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  94. Avatar for AmyAmy says

    December 24, 2017 at 3:01 pm

    I’m not a fan of raw garlic, so I baked a whole bulb whil the eggplant was baking. Then I squeezed out the roasted garlic. Perfect!
    Thank you for this delicious, simple recipe!!!

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  95. Avatar for KellieKellie says

    January 14, 2018 at 6:17 pm

    Best I’ve ever had! Turkish boyfriend loved It! I didn’t change a thing

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  96. Avatar for Michelle PA.Michelle PA. says

    January 15, 2018 at 9:35 am

    I have eaten eggplant my entire life, of course being of italian/ greek heritage.
    My sicilian grandmother would bread and fry it.Although delish,it was quite greasy and heavy made this way. Of course Greeks made it in numerous ways,which is less unhealthy.This being said, I like the simplicity of this recipe Dana..and how much healthier for me this is. Im always looking for ways to replace my “snacky” foods which replace unhealthy snacks with healthy ones.
    This fit the bill. I do make hummus and now i will add your recipe to my repertoire.
    Thank you for posting ,and i made it and enjoyed it immensely.
    PS I used garlic i have previously roasted,just so I dont have garlic breath! Lol
    Michelle from PA.

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  97. Avatar for DanielDaniel says

    January 28, 2018 at 10:44 am

    I just made this…. sort of. I had no tahini, but I did have about a ¼ cup of sesame seeds, immersion blended them with a Tablespoon of olive oil and a teaspoon of melted coconut oil, added the garlic and Himalayan salt, lemon juice while the leftover eggplant, cut in two with skin on, was in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until really soft. Scooped out the guts of the eggplant with a spoon while holding its skin down with a fork, and added to the container, immersion blend a bit more, and Bobs your uncle, Baba Ganoush.

    Even faster and easier. I used your nice blog to verify my crazy idea. Thanks.

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  98. Avatar for JoshJosh says

    February 1, 2018 at 8:22 pm

    What you have built here is great. My wife loves the hummus and I did a microwave version of the baba ganoush, as that is actually a very legit way to cook egg plant. I had to use liquid smoke to compensate, but still great. Thank you for the recipes, going through them little by little to treat my love with stuff she likes.

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  99. Avatar for Jessie EssexJessie Essex says

    February 2, 2018 at 3:23 pm

    It was burnt! Maybe 1/4 inch is too thin?

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    • Avatar for Support @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      February 3, 2018 at 8:28 am

      Hmm it may have been the oven? Sometimes different ovens run a little hotter than others. Sorry to hear it burnt!

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  100. Avatar for LydiaLydia says

    March 15, 2018 at 8:54 am

    I love this recipe so much. I make double and triple batches because it’s amazing and I could eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I’ve probably made this 10 times in the last 6months and it is foolproof. Thanks for demystifying baba ganoush for electric stove having apartment dwellers!

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  101. Avatar for RobinRobin says

    March 24, 2018 at 11:33 am

    Easy, tasty, healthy. I peeled the eggplant first, broiled for 10 minutes, and skipped the tinfoil resting stage. Also added a bit of olive oil and parsley for the herbs. Will use this method from now on.

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  102. Avatar for BobBob says

    April 2, 2018 at 5:28 pm

    Do you cook it in step 1?

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    • Avatar for Support @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      April 3, 2018 at 8:36 am

      Step 3!

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  103. Avatar for June SansonJune Sanson says

    April 18, 2018 at 6:45 pm

    As promised, this was very easy and delicious! The only thing I added was a final sprinkle of cumin and smoked paprika on top of the oil drizzle. Next time I will try peeling the eggplant first, and maybe use the immersion blender instead of the Cuisenart. Thanks.

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    • Avatar for Support @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      April 18, 2018 at 7:09 pm

      We’re glad you enjoyed the recipe, June!

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  104. Avatar for MiriamMiriam says

    April 19, 2018 at 10:04 am

    I made this, with a whole head of garlic, celery leaves, and a bit of coconut milk, it was really yummy

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    • Avatar for Support @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      April 19, 2018 at 11:26 am

      Yay! Thanks for sharing your recipe additions!

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  105. Avatar for ShaneShane says

    June 16, 2018 at 4:33 pm

    This was very easy, and turned out great.
    I think for the recipe size the lemon I used was a little too big. Next time I’ll use half or make a bigger batch. A little extra garlic leveled it right out.
    Good job

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  106. Avatar for Kinara FenderKinara Fender says

    June 28, 2018 at 9:22 pm

    I made this with the following modifications: I used 1 large eggplant, two medium garlic cloves, and half of a smallish lemon. It was absolutely perfect. My hubby said it’s the best baba ganoush he’s ever had.

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    • Avatar for Support @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      June 29, 2018 at 10:56 am

      Yay! Glad to hear it, Kinara!

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  107. Avatar for alexandraalexandra says

    July 13, 2018 at 12:14 pm

    I loved what the broiling did to the eggplant; so sweet and addictive. I ate all the skins. The parsley got pureed along with everything else;
    The broiled eggplant would be nice served as a side too. Your recipe is still delivering.

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  108. Avatar for alexandraalexandra says

    July 14, 2018 at 3:52 am

    I forgot to mention that I used no oil when broiling the eggplant, and the baba did not suffer. In fact it was devoured by our guests.

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    • Avatar for Support @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      July 14, 2018 at 10:05 am

      Whoop! Thanks for sharing, Alexandra! :D

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  109. Avatar for Jean CorbettJean Corbett says

    July 17, 2018 at 12:06 pm

    I’m not sure what kind of eggplant you use, but this broiling method was a complete fail for Asian eggplant. I always cook it on a cast iron pan in slices, but decided to try something different. It didn’t cook through at all, even after two flips, and was burning the outside. I eventually gave up and cooked it the usual way. Maybe specify the type of eggplant you used in the recipe to save others the trouble I experienced.
    Sidenote: I always add cumin and coriander to the eggplant before cooking and it adds an excellent flavor for baba ganoush.

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    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      July 17, 2018 at 12:09 pm

      Hmm, not sure as we’ve never tried this with Asian eggplant. Perhaps try an Italian eggplant next time!

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  110. Avatar for ASHA RAWATASHA RAWAT says

    July 19, 2018 at 10:01 am

    Hi.
    Ive been making Baba Ganoush for quite a few years now. The best way I feel is to roast the large size full aubergines on the gas wich gives the aubergines a smoky flavour . After roasting peel off the skin n mash aubergines with a masher and add tahini lemon juice and the garlic after blending together add chopped parsley and enjoy with pita chips or crispy vegetables
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    • Avatar for Support @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      July 20, 2018 at 6:32 am

      Hi Asha! Thanks so much for the tip!

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  111. Avatar for StefStef says

    July 27, 2018 at 5:20 pm

    I misread one recipe (not yours) and added cilantro by mistake! Still used your recipe as the basis though and the dip was still surprisingly good with cilantro. Can this dish do no wrong?

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    • Avatar for Support @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      July 28, 2018 at 5:45 am

      We’re glad to hear you still enjoyed it, Stef!

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  112. Avatar for kathryn paige brinegarkathryn paige brinegar says

    July 28, 2018 at 11:31 am

    was fab just as it is!

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      July 29, 2018 at 7:16 am

      Yay!

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  113. Avatar for JamesJames says

    July 29, 2018 at 11:08 pm

    My mistake for not gradually adding the amounts of the ingredients until I was satisfied with the taste, but one whole lemon was ENTIRELY too lemony – I’m thinking half of a lemon might still be too much! This was my first attempt at Baba Ganoush, and I will make it again; but this seems like a ridiculous amount of lemon. All of the hummus recipes I follow call for a lot less lemon, and I should’ve trusted my resistance to add a whole lemon for Baba Ganoush.

    Also I was confused (as a novice eggplant handler) why the recipe would have you add salt AGAIN after salting it the first time. I get that first time is to leach the water out but what doesn’t make sense to me is the water leaches out – only to add water back to it to rinse it! Then add salt back to it with the olive oil and then again after roasting! I left the two additional saltings out of the recipe, and the salt level was just fine. I also am glad I used TWO eggplants because had I used one it would’ve been inedible with a whole lemon.

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  114. Avatar for CarolCarol says

    August 11, 2018 at 11:14 am

    I had grilled some eggplant slices two days ago…so I whipped this up in 5 minutes! You guys! I’m Vegan, no added oil, and this is my kind of recipe! THANKYOU SO MUCH…I used my home-made Red Lentil Tortillas for dipping…out.of.this.WORLD!

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  115. Avatar for BambiBambi says

    August 28, 2018 at 5:51 pm

    Perfect recipe and perfectly delicious! I used the lemon zest in the recipe and I think I will roast a whole garlic clove on the tray with the eggplant next time to add another flavor dimension.

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  116. Avatar for DebDeb says

    September 4, 2018 at 7:24 am

    This was okay but it tasted nothing like baba ganoush. Compared to real BG it was dry and flavorless. I guess I learned the hard way that the smoky flavor and moist, tender texture from grilling whole eggplants just can’t be replicated with a quick hack. This tasted more like a mediocre eggplant hummus I would not make it again as it did not meet my expectations.

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    • Avatar for Support @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      September 5, 2018 at 6:34 am

      We are sorry to hear that this dish didn’t hit the mark for you, Deb! Better luck with the next one!

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  117. Avatar for @ginafelice@ginafelice says

    September 21, 2018 at 7:10 pm

    I’ve made this at least 5 times this summer and I love it more each time. Here are my little tweaks including how I sneak in zucchini!:

    I bake the slices at 400 for 30 min flipping halfway through. I then store in an airtight glass container overnight and use the next day. They are very moist that way.
    I add a few tbs of olive oil in the food processor with all the other ingredients.
    I also add in cumin and a little smoked paprika. I also added the zest of half the lemon on tonight’s batch… so good.
    I add in about a cup of cubed fresh zucchini for extra veggies you can’t taste!
    Pulse till blended then add water until desired consistency is reached. It’s literally the best baba I’ve ever had. and I personally think it tastes better the next day after all the flavors meld overnight! 🤤

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    • Avatar for Support @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      September 22, 2018 at 7:24 am

      Yay! Thank you for sharing your changes, Gina!

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  118. Avatar for jeffjeff says

    October 8, 2018 at 9:30 pm

    When I hiked the PCT in 2015, some folks had no notion of their own individuality. Most had hiked a few miles here and there but had never done a long walk. They all wanted their hike to be a “success” and measured their journey by that of others that had gone before or professed authority. We in the community had a guideline: “Hike your own hike.”

    Some hikers like me took a few hundred miles to figure out what that meant. A checklist of hiking gear was only a place to start.

    So it is with a recipe. This is a great place to start to make that first baba ghanoush from which, if it’s not a “success”, we’ll all learn to baba our own ghanoush, whether it means more garlic, salt, lemon juice, a dash of vinegar, Liquid Smoke, etc.

    Cheers!
    Jeff

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  119. Avatar for Wayne ElginWayne Elgin says

    October 15, 2018 at 2:54 pm

    This is an easy and delicious recipe. A favorite dish for my brother who is very picky when trying new things. I used black beauty eggplants from my garden. My first time growing eggplants in my garden and was searching for dishes to make with the abundance of eggplants from my summer plant. This will be a standard dish for snack with added protein for balance. Thank you!!!!

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    • Avatar for Support @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      October 16, 2018 at 6:23 pm

      We are so glad you and your brother enjoyed it, Wayne!

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  120. Avatar for MaryMary says

    October 20, 2018 at 3:12 pm

    I used two baby eggplants and, after tasting the skin as I was peeling it, decided to just leave it on. I know, not the classic way of doing things, but it was still absolutely delicious. I added about a tablespoon each of parsley and cilantro, and a little extra tahini. Next time I will take it easier on the salt during roasting, but that was my own mistake. Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe.

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    • Avatar for Support @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      October 21, 2018 at 6:26 pm

      Great! Thanks for sharing, Mary!

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  121. Avatar for MariyaMariya says

    November 7, 2018 at 8:44 pm

    This is delicious! Made it two times already. Very easy recipe for a tasty dip like this! Will make it again for sure!

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    • Avatar for Support @ Minimalist BakerSupport @ Minimalist Baker says

      November 9, 2018 at 6:38 am

      Yay!

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  122. Avatar for infotech valley inc.infotech valley inc. says

    November 21, 2018 at 5:43 pm

    I made but color is so dark, I think white part of egg plant was dark after baking.

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  123. Avatar for TorryeTorrye says

    December 31, 2018 at 12:01 pm

    WOW!! This was delicious!! I made it twice now. The 1st time I followed the recipe exactly using parsley. Tasted ok, but better after it sits overnight in frig. The 2nd time, I definitely appreciated the comments a) Cut eggplant from stem to bottom, b) Definitely bake/roast in oven, because broiling it took forever, c) Cilantro instead of parsley made my taste buds pop, d) I used an electric chopper instead of food processor and it turned out great! No need for me to visit Mediterranean Cafes when I can make this at home. Thank you so much for this recipe.

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  124. Avatar for IvanIvan says

    January 9, 2019 at 10:05 am

    Great recipe!!!
    Thank you :)

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  125. Avatar for VandaVanda says

    January 25, 2019 at 10:25 am

    There is just one mistake : it does not lasts up to one week, but maybe up to one ten minutes before i eat it myself :)

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  126. Avatar for EmyEmy says

    January 29, 2019 at 12:14 pm

    This is so good! I can’t stop eating it… I’m so glad I just made a small portion!

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  127. Avatar for SamSam says

    February 16, 2019 at 5:30 pm

    I love this site and use it quite often – the recipes are excellent! Something that would make the site more user friendly is to add a jump to recipe option. Thanks for sharing your awesomeness with us!

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