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    Home » Recipe » Baba Ganoush Without Tahini (Roasted Eggplant Dip)

    Baba Ganoush Without Tahini (Roasted Eggplant Dip)

    Published: Jul 4, 2018 · Modified: Apr 23, 2021 by Sabrina Currie · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Baba Ganoush That Will Make You Love Eggplant!

    Who doesn't love dip?! And who doesn't love Eggplant? Well maybe a few of you? If you're not an eggplant lover,  I think today's recipe will change your mind.  This version of baba ganoush is tangy, rich and addictive but also healthy with lots of fiber.  Thick Greek yogurt adds protein and richness while bright zippy pomegranate molasses  (one of my favourite "secret" ingredients!) make this dip stand out from the rest. If you're looking for a baba ganoush recipe without tahini, this is it!

    Eggplant Dip with Cucumber
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    • Baba Ganoush That Will Make You Love Eggplant!
    • So Quick And Easy With Just A Few Ingredients
    • Eggplant That Is Pretty Enough For A Party
    • Please Support Your Local Farmers When You Can
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    So Quick And Easy With Just A Few Ingredients

    The main flavor comes from roasting your eggplant until the outside is charred. I poke holes in the eggplant so it doesn't explode and so excess moisture can escape, leaving you with a thicker dip. Once you are done roasting the eggplant, this takes just mere minutes to finish. I like mine rustic so I sometimes just mash and mix with a fork but if you like it smoother, whiz it up in your food processor.

    Soft, Rich Roasted Eggplant Makes An Easy Dip
    Soft, Rich Roasted Eggplant Makes An Easy Dip
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    Eggplant That Is Pretty Enough For A Party

    Serve it at a party by scooping it into a big bowl with some extra pomegranate molasses (or balsamic vinegar) and olive oil drizzled around and raw veggies, crackers or pita for dipping. Or make it a salad with cut up cucumber. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and parsley to make it pretty enough for a crowd. A Middle Eastern style dessert like this Lebanese Baklava (or Baklawa) would make a delicious dessert afterwards.

    Roasted Eggplant and Cucumber Salad

    Please Support Your Local Farmers When You Can

    My own eggplants are not ready in the garden yet (below a pic of mine flowering-totally gorgeous right?!?) but I found these gorgeous plants at one of my favourite local farms, Shamrock Farms. If you are in the area, I highly recommend visiting them for veggie starts, flowers, vegetables and for their famous lavender fest. Lately I've been thinking a lot about the importance of shopping and supporting local with all the crazy world events.  No matter where you live, I think it's really important to support your local growers and farmers <3

    Eggplant Flower

    Let me know if this converts you to loving eggplant! If you love this recipe for baba ganoush without tahini, you might also like my Basil Aioli Dip For Vegetables and if you are looking for vegan recipes, I have many including my Vegan Italian White Beans and Vegan Mushroom and Lentil Stew.

    Recipe

    Tangy Rich Roasted Eggplant Dip

    Roasted Eggplant Dip Without Tahini (Baba Ganoush)

    Once the roasting is done, this dip is ultra quick and easy, just add all ingredients into a bowl and mash together!  Serve this tahini free version with raw veggies (especially good with cucumber), pita bread or crackers. Quick Tip: If you are using your oven to cook something else, you can pop your eggplant in at the same time.  It won't char but as long as it cooks through it'll work just fine. 
    *You can omit the yogurt if you cannot tolerate dairy or are vegan, it will just be a little less creamy tasting.
    5 from 10 votes
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Middle Eastern
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Author: Sabrina Currie

    Ingredients

    • 1 Large Eggplant
    • 1 Garlic Clove Minced
    • 2 tablespoon Greek Yogurt I used low fat
    • 2 tablespoon Pomegranate Molasses
    • ½-3/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
    • ¼ teaspoon Fresh Ground Pepper
    • Pomegranate Seeds For Garnish For Garnish
    • 2 tablespoon Parsley For Garnish

    Instructions

    • Preheat your broiler or BBQ and then put whole eggplant in, letting it char each side, turning ever 5 minutes or so until it is charred all over and the inside is cooked and mushy. Remove and let it cool enough to handle.
    • Cut open eggplant and scoop into a bowl then add rest of ingredients except pomegranate seeds and parsley and mash with a fork, mortar and pestle or blend with a stick blender until desired consistency.  This can be rustic and chunky, relatively smooth or anywhere in between.  Taste and adjust salt and pepper. 
    • Sprinkle pomegranate seeds on top and serve with pita bread or veggies or toss it with chopped up cucumber for a middle eastern salad.
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    Classically French trained cook, photographer and food stylist living on beautiful Vancouver Island, BC.

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    1. Jeri Walker

      May 09, 2021 at 10:05 am

      5 stars
      What a delicious way to serve eggplant! I love the addition of the pomegranate! Thanks for the recipe!

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    2. Kay

      May 09, 2021 at 10:21 am

      5 stars
      I love aubergines, this is the first time I have ever made a dip out of them, it will not be the last time either! Delicious!

      Reply
      • Sabrina Currie

        May 09, 2021 at 12:04 pm

        Thank you so much for letting me know! Have a wonderful day 🙂

        Reply

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