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This authentic baba ghanoush recipe is made using the optimum induction pressure cooker, simillar to the instant pot! Find out how to make it at Supper in the Suburbs!
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Baba Ghanoush

Baba Ghanoush is a delicious dip often served with toasted pitta.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Levantine, Middle Eastern
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: aubergine, garlic, lemon, olive oil, tahini
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 173.59kcal

Equipment

  • 1 oven, BBQ, pressure cooker or gas hob dependent on cooking method
  • 1 Tongs
  • 1 bowl
  • 1 fork

Ingredients

  • 2 large aubergines
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoon tahini
  • 1 lemon juice only
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil to serve
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Instructions

Option 1: BBQ

  • Fire up your barbecue and let the coals heat until white-hot.
  • Prick the aubergines with a fork then place them directly on to the grill.
  • Cook for 15–20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the skin is charred and the flesh is soft.

Option 2: Gas hob

  • Turn a gas burner to medium-high.
  • Prick the aubergines with a fork then place them directly on the flame using tongs.
  • Rotate every few minutes until the skin is completely charred and the inside is soft—about 10–12 minutes.

Option 3: Pressure cooker

  • Prick the aubergines with a fork and place them whole on a trivet in your pressure cooker with 1 cup of water.
  • Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes, then do a quick release.

Option 4: Oven

  • Preheat your oven to 220 C / 425 F / gas mark 7.
  • Prick the aubergines with a fork.
  • Place them on a baking tray and roast for 35–45 minutes, turning halfway through, until soft.
  • To make the baba ghanoush once the aubergines are cooked
  • Leave to cool before removing the stalks and skin of the aubergines.
  • Mash with a fork and remove any excess liquid.
  • Stir in the tahini, lemon juice, garlic and salt.
  • Serve with a drizzle of olive oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 173.59kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.09g | Protein: 3.94g | Fat: 11.48g | Saturated Fat: 1.61g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.68g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6.65g | Sodium: 17.83mg | Potassium: 602.18mg | Fiber: 8.01g | Sugar: 8.77g | Vitamin A: 63.77IU | Vitamin C: 20.13mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1.09mg