Oven-Roasted Eggplant Baba Ganoush with Lemon and Tahini

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Smoky roasted eggplant blended into a creamy dip with tahini, fresh lemon juice, and garlic, perfect for dipping or spreading. This middle eastern-inspired vegan (vegan appetizer) ready in about 60 minutes pairs medium eggplants, tahini, fresh lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves 6 Middle Eastern cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Prick 2 medium eggplants with a fork all over and place on a baking sheet. Roast for 40-45 minutes, turning halfway, until skins are charred and flesh is very soft.
  2. Step 2: Remove eggplants from oven and let cool until easy to handle. Peel off the skin and scoop out the flesh into a colander to drain excess liquid for 10 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Transfer the drained eggplant flesh to a food processor. Add 1/3 cup tahini, 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 3 garlic cloves, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp ground cumin. Blend until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.
  4. Step 4: Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if desired. Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Oven-Roasted Eggplant Baba Ganoush with Lemon and Tahini take to make?

Total time is about 60 minutes (15 min prep + 45 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Oven-Roasted Eggplant Baba Ganoush with Lemon and Tahini?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep medium eggplants from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Oven-Roasted Eggplant Baba Ganoush with Lemon and Tahini?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Oven-Roasted Eggplant Baba Ganoush with Lemon and Tahini for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Oven-Roasted Eggplant Baba Ganoush with Lemon and Tahini vegan appetizer?

Yes — this recipe is tagged vegan appetizer based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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