Take a break from the same old hummus and try this smoky, hearty dip. Baba ganoush is extremely easy to make, and beyond eggplant, our recipe uses items you probably already have in your... fridge.
Heat the grill. (See Chef Tips, if you are not grilling.)
Grill the eggplants until they are soft and their skins are charred and blackened. Let cool slightly. Cut them in half and scoop out the flesh into a bowl. Set aside. Discard the skins.
Chop the garlic and the salt together until they form a paste.
Pour the cooked eggplant onto the cutting board and chop them all together. Add the tahini and yogurt to the eggplant and chop it in until well blended. Fold in the lemon juice if using. This entire step can be done in a food processor if you have one.
Fold in the lemon zest and pour the mixture into a bowl. Leave covered in the fridge for 30 minutes to let the flavors blend. Serve with our Baked Whole Wheat Pita Chips.
Chef Tips
If you’re not grilling, then you can simply bake the eggplant. For steps 1 and 2: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Prick the eggplants and lay them on a baking sheet. Bake for 40 minutes and let cool slightly. Cut the eggplants in half and scoop out the insides into a bowl. Set aside. Discard the skins. Continue onto step 3.
If possible, always use organic lemons when zesting. Their skin is pesticide and wax-free. If all you can find are conventional lemons, wash the skins really well before you start work.
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