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black sesame baba ganoush
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Black sesame baba ganoush

Black sesame baba ganoush is as tasty and healthy as the regular version, but black.
Course Appetizer, Dip
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Keyword black tahini, dairy free, eggplant, gluten free, paleo, tahini, vegan, vegetarian
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 3 -4 servings

Equipment

  • oven

Ingredients

  • 3 medium eggplants
  • 2-3 cloves garlic
  • juice from 1 lemon
  • 3 tbsp black tahini
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • sea salt

To serve

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Optional but recommended: Wrap garlic cloves in foil and bake for 20-40 minutes at medium heat (160-170°C).
  • If you decide not to roast the garlic, mince it.
  • Set oven to grill or broiler, place eggplants on a baking sheet and cook for 30-40 minutes, turning it every once in a while until the skin is charred on all sides.
  • Split eggplant in two lengthwise and scoop the flesh out.
  • Place in a blender or food processor with the rest of ingredients. Process until desired consistency is reached.
  • Check seasoning, serve in a bowl sprinkled with chopped parsley and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Serve with crudités (fancy for raw vegetable sticks) and/or crackers.