Smoky Zucchini Baba Ghanoush
Smoky zucchini baba ghanoush made with charred zucchini, tahini, lemon and garlic. A fresh Mediterranean dip topped with herbs and pistachios.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 191kcal
Cost: $5
Ingredients
- 1 ½- 2 pounds zucchini
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 garlic cloves grated
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons toasted pistachios roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoon chopped parsley
- Smoked paprika or Aleppo pepper
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Lemon zest
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 425° Fahrenheit
- Roast the zucchini. Place the zucchini on a foil lined baking sheet and roast until the skin is charred and the flesh is very soft, about 20-25 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes.
- Scoop the Flesh. Once cool enough to handle, use a spoon to scoop the flesh of the zucchini. If the zucchini is watery, place the zucchini flesh in a fine-mesh strainer for 5 minutes to drain.
- Make the Dip. Add the zucchini to a food processor with the tahini, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice and spices and pulse until just mixed together with some texture. Taste and adjust, if needed.
- Arrange and Serve. Spoon the creamy dip onto a serving plate, making swoops with the back of a spoon. Finish with toasted pistachios, mint, parsley, smoked paprika or Aleppo pepper, lemon zest, and a generous drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
- Drain excess moisture from the cooked zucchini before blending for the best texture.
- Pulse just until combined; over-processing can make the dip too thin.
- Grilling the zucchini adds the most smoky flavor, but roasting works well too.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 476mg | Potassium: 1221mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1225IU | Vitamin C: 90mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 3mg