I like to use this Paleo Baba Ganoush Recipe a lot like hummus and dip vegetables in it or use it as a sandwich spread instead of mayonnaise.
This Paleo Baba Ganoush is a very delicious dish and seems crazy that it is so healthy for you. Who knew healthy foods can be tasty?! 🙂 So I am glad to give you a recipe for a similar Middle Eastern sauce/ spread. It also goes really well with veggies such as bell peppers, carrots, and peas. I love how I eat way more vegetables when I have a good dip like this.
MY OTHER RECIPESYou can also use it on a pita sandwich as a spread and I love that, especially if there is some eggplant in the sandwich too. When I first tried baba ganoush at a restaurant, I fell in love. I love the flavor of eggplant but was always afraid of it before now. The only other time I tried eggplant was on eggplant parmesan years ago in Little Italy in Boston and it was really good.
The whole family can enjoy this Paleo Baba Ganoush Recipe and if you start to make it you might find that you can keep it in the fridge or even the table long enough to have baba ganoush when you want it. 🙂 So if you dare, give this recipe a try and you might just be surprised!
Here are some answers to some common questions about Paleo Baba Ganoush:
What goes with baba ghanoush?
Typically is served with pita bread or crusty French bread or crostini or you can just eat it with a spoon.
Can you make Baba Ganoush Without Tahini?
Yes, you can. Not all baba ganoush recipes call for tahini.
What is a good substitute for tahini?
You can substitute any nut butter, like peanut butter or almond butter.
Can you freeze baba ghanoush?
If you freeze eggplant alone is will turn into a mushy mess that tastes bitter. But dishes with eggplant that are prepared like baba ganoush can handle it.
What is Baba Ganoush in wedding crashers?
Wedding Crashers is a 2005 movie where Baba Ganoush is used as a nickname by Owen Wilson’s character for his friend played by Vince Vaughn.
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Paleo Baba Ganoush Recipe
I like to use this a lot like hummus and dip vegetables or pita bread in it or use as a sandwich spread instead of mayonnaise. But it’s healthier because it’s basically just eggplant with spices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Paleo
Ingredients
- 1 Eggplant (or two small)
- 1/4 Cup Tahini Paste
- 3 Tbl Lemon Juice
- 2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Real Salt
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1–2 Tbl Fresh Parsley (chopped)
- Extra Virgin Olive oil (to top)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to broil.
- Prick the eggplant all over with a fork so that steam can escape.
- Place the eggplant in an oven safe dish and place in the oven.
- Broil until the top begins to char.
- Flip over and char on the other side. If the eggplant is not fully tender at this point, reduce oven heat to 400 degrees and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until eggplant is very soft.
- Remove from oven and let cool.
- Scoop the flesh out of the eggplant (do not use skins) and place in a blender.
- Add the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, paprika, and 3/4 of the parsley.
- Blend until mostly smooth.
- Place in a serving bowl, drizzle the top with olive oil and the remaining chopped parsley.
- Serve with pita wedges and fresh vegetables.
Keywords: eggplant, Tahini Paste, lemon juice, Baba Ganoush
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A good authentic Baba Ganoush Recipe is hard to find.
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In the nutrition table, I can’t see the amount per serving. Could you please provide this?
Do you mean the serving size? It has 8 servings, so whatever 1/8th of the recipe is, which would vary by size of the eggplant, but maybe about 1/4 a cup or so.
This recipe is authentic and absolutely delicious. Thanks for posting!
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This looks authentic, I’m going to have to try it sometime.
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I have made this dish several times & it is the real deal – as delicious as my Lebanese uncle used to make. I want to comment though about using a Pyrex dish like the one in your photo to broil the eggplant. I usually use a metal pan, but it was dirty so I used my Pyrex pie pan instead. As I closed my oven door after turning the eggplant over I heard the tinkle of broken glass. Sure enough, my pie pan had shattered! Quite a mess to clean up. I will stick to metal for broiling from now on.
Yes. I agree with you. I’ve shattered a glass pan too. I used it because it’s pretty, but yes, when I’m not taking pictures, I use a cookie sheet.