**Baba Ganoush and Caviar D'Aubergines: A Culinary Journey to the Mediterranean**
Baba ganoush and caviar d'aubergines are two delectable eggplant-based dishes that have captivated taste buds across the Mediterranean region for centuries. Baba ganoush, a Levantine classic, is a smoky, creamy dip made from roasted eggplants, tahini, garlic, and spices. Its rich, flavorful profile makes it an ideal accompaniment to pita bread, vegetables, or grilled meats. Caviar d'aubergines, on the other hand, is a French-inspired eggplant spread that shares some similarities with baba ganoush. It features roasted eggplants, but instead of tahini, it incorporates mayonnaise, creating a lighter, more airy texture. Both dishes offer a unique culinary experience that showcases the versatility and deliciousness of eggplants. This article provides detailed recipes for both baba ganoush and caviar d'aubergines, allowing home cooks to recreate these Mediterranean favorites in their own kitchens.
AIR FRYER BABA GANOUSH
Eggplant and garlic are roasted in the air fryer and then blended up into a rich, creamy baba ganoush dip that's a perfect party offering when served with pita chips.
Provided by Allrecipes
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sprinkle cut sides of eggplant with salt. Let stand for 20 to 30 minutes. Blot dry with paper towels.
- Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Brush cut sides of eggplant with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cut off the top 1/4 inch from the garlic bulb, exposing the cloves. Brush cloves with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and wrap bulb in aluminum foil. Place eggplant and garlic in the air fryer basket.
- Cook in the preheated air fryer until eggplant and garlic are tender and eggplant is deep golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove and allow to cool, about 10 minutes.
- Scoop flesh from eggplant and place into the bowl of a food processor. Add tahini, lemon juice, 4 cloves of roasted garlic (reserve remaining roasted garlic for another use), remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil, cumin, and paprika; pulse to a moderately smooth consistency. Top with feta cheese, parsley, and lemon zest.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 2.8 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 210.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
BABA GANOUSH OR CAVIAR D'AUBERGINES
Make and share this Baba Ganoush or Caviar D'aubergines recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Ambervim
Categories Low Protein
Time 40m
Yield 1 Batch
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Prick eggplant all over with a fork and bake whole until tender (about 30 minutes). Remove from oven, halve and scoop out the flesh.
- Blend in a food processor with the lemon juice until smooth.
- Mash the salt and garlic together and combine with the eggplant, along with the tahini.
- Cool and stir in the parsley and pine nuts.
- Before serving, drizzle with the olive oil.
- Serve as a dip with tortilla chips or triangles of flat (pita) bread.
TRADITIONAL BABA GHANOUSH
A traditional recipe for this eggplant dip. It consists of baked eggplant with garlic, lemon juice, and tahini sauce. Dip into this with pita bread and you have yourself a delicious-and-light appetizer.
Provided by IMANKAY
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Arrange oven racks so you have one low and one high in the oven.
- Cut a shallow slit along the side of the eggplant and place into a baking dish.
- Roast in preheated oven on the lower rack until the eggplant is completely shrunken and soft, about 40 minutes. Move dish to higher rack and continue baking until the skin is charred, about 5 minutes more. Let eggplant cool until cool enough to handle.
- Peel and discard skin from eggplant. Put eggplant into a bowl; add tahini, garlic, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and salt. Stir until ingredients are evenly mixed. Drizzle olive oil over the baba ghanoush and garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 11.6 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
BABA GANOUSH
This deliciously easy smoky aubergine dip is perfect with warm flatbreads or pittas, or serve with other Middle Eastern dishes as part of a mezze
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Condiment, Lunch, Side dish, Snack
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the grill to its highest setting. Put the aubergines on a baking sheet and grill for 35-40 mins or until completely softened, blackened and blistered, turning them halfway through with a pair of tongs. Set aside and leave to cool completely.
- Once your aubergines are cool enough to handle, gently peel off the charred skin and discard. Transfer the flesh to the large bowl of a food processor along with 30ml of the oil, the coriander, cumin, tahini, lemon and half the parsley. Season and pulse the flesh three or four times to create a chunky textured dip.
- Transfer the dip to a bowl and drizzle with the remaining oil, scatter over any leftover parsley and serve with warm flatbreads or pitta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.02 milligram of sodium
SLIMMING WORLD FRIENDLY BABA GHANOUSH
Adapted from Linda Majzliks a vegan taste of Greece, it lacks tahini but it is syn free on slimming world
Provided by cakeinmyface
Categories Low Protein
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut the aubergines in half length ways and place under a hot grill for about 20 minutes until the flesh is soft, alternatively bake in oven gas mark 7 for approximately 40 minutes
- Scoop out flesh and blend with all other ingredients season to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 39, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 3.7, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 3.6, Protein 1.6
BABA GANOUSH
Baba ganoush (also spelled baba ghanoush or baba ghanouj) is a Lebanese dip made with roasted eggplant. It's typically served as a starter with pita bread or fresh vegetables. -Nithya Narasimhan, Chennai, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings (1 cup).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°. Cut eggplant in half lengthwise. Place cut side up on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush 1 tablespoon olive oil over cut sides. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and paprika. Bake until dark golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove eggplant from pan to a wire rack to cool., Peel skin from eggplant; discard. Put flesh into a food processor and pulse to mash; transfer to bowl. Stir in tahini, lemon juice, garlic and and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Spoon into serving dish. Drizzle with additional olive oil. Sprinkle with parsley and additional paprika.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
Tips:
- To choose the best eggplants, look for ones that are firm and heavy for their size, with no blemishes or bruises.
- Prick the eggplants with a fork before roasting them to allow steam to escape and prevent them from bursting.
- Roast the eggplants until the skin is charred and the flesh is soft and tender. This will take about 30-40 minutes.
- Once the eggplants are roasted, let them cool slightly before peeling and mashing them. This will make them easier to work with.
- Add tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt to taste. You can also add other spices, such as cumin, paprika, or cayenne pepper.
- Baba ganoush can be served as a dip, spread, or condiment. It is also a great addition to sandwiches, wraps, and salads.
Conclusion:
Baba ganoush is a delicious and versatile dish that is easy to make. It is a great way to use up leftover eggplants and can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you are serving it as a dip, spread, or condiment, baba ganoush is sure to be a hit.
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