Baba ghannuj

Mrsrachaelr
Mrsrachaelr @cook_2918626

The cayenne isn't traditional, but I love it because it cuts the sweetness of the onions.

Baba ghannuj

The cayenne isn't traditional, but I love it because it cuts the sweetness of the onions.

Edit recipe
See report
Share
Share

Ingredients

  1. 2eggplant
  2. 1yellow onion
  3. 3 tbsptahini
  4. 4 clovegarlic cloves, minced
  5. 3 tbspolive oil, divided
  6. 1juice of one small lemon
  7. 1/2 tspsalt
  8. 1/4 tsppepper
  9. 1/4 tsppaprika
  10. 1/4 tspcayenne pepper, optional

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Place whole, unpeeled eggplant on baking sheet. Cut onion in half and drizzle cut sides with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Roast veggies 45 minutes, turning occasionally.

  3. 3

    Cut eggplant in half to cool. When cool enough to handle, scoop center into colander to drain.

  4. 4

    Blend all but 1 tablespoon olive oil, paprika, and cayenne in food processor until smooth.

  5. 5

    Chill. Drizzle with remainjng olive oil and sprinkle with paprika and cayenne, if desired. Serve with vegetables, pita bread or chips, etc.

Edit recipe
See report
Share

Cooksnaps

Did you make this recipe? Share a picture of your creation!

Grey hand-drawn cartoon of a camera and a frying pan with stars rising from the pan
Cook Today
Mrsrachaelr
Mrsrachaelr @cook_2918626
on

Similar Recipes