Baba Ganoush
Baba Ganoush is a smoky, creamy eggplant dip prominent in Israeli cuisine, often served as part of a mezze. It combines roasted eggplant with tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil, embodying the flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean and Levant regions.
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Ingredients
- 2 medium
- 1/4 cup
- 2 cloves
- 2 tablespoons
- 2 tablespoons
- to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon
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Israeli
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Last updated 4/1/2026
Originating in the Levant, Baba Ganoush gained popularity in Israeli cuisine through the blending of Arab and Jewish culinary traditions in the region.
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