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Flavorful Smoked Eggplant Baba Ganoush Recipe with Pomegranate Molasses for the Perfect Appetizer

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A smoky, tangy, and creamy baba ganoush featuring charred eggplant and a bright touch of pomegranate molasses, perfect for entertaining or casual snacking.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium-sized globe eggplants (about 2 pounds / 900 g)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) tahini
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses (or substitute with 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar and 1 tsp honey)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt to taste (start with 1 teaspoon)
  • A handful fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • Optional: a pinch of chili flakes

Instructions

  1. Prick the eggplants a few times with a fork to prevent bursting. Place them directly on a hot grill or gas burner flame. Roast, turning every 5 minutes, until the skin is charred and the flesh feels soft when pressed—about 20-25 minutes. If using a broiler, place eggplants on a baking sheet under a high broiler, turning every 7 minutes until evenly charred and soft.
  2. Transfer the roasted eggplants to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap to steam for 10 minutes to loosen the skin. Once cool enough to handle, peel off the charred skin carefully. Some bits of skin can remain for flavor.
  3. Place the peeled eggplant flesh in a fine sieve or colander and let it drain for 10 minutes to avoid watery baba ganoush.
  4. Transfer the drained flesh to a bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher until smooth but still a bit chunky for texture.
  5. Stir in minced garlic, lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, pomegranate molasses, ground cumin, and salt. Mix well until fully combined and creamy. Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice as needed.
  6. Spoon the baba ganoush into a serving bowl. Drizzle with extra olive oil, sprinkle chopped parsley and optional chili flakes on top.
  7. Serve immediately with warm pita bread, fresh veggies, or crackers. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Notes

If you don’t have a grill, use a broiler or roast in a 400°F oven for about 45 minutes but expect less smoky flavor. Drain the eggplant well to avoid watery dip. For a silkier texture, briefly blend in a food processor. Adjust salt and lemon juice to taste. Pomegranate molasses adds a unique tart-sweet flavor; substitute with balsamic vinegar and honey if needed.

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Keywords: baba ganoush, smoked eggplant, pomegranate molasses, Middle Eastern dip, appetizer, vegan dip, smoky dip

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