# Baba Ganoush

Creamy baba ganoush loaded with crispy fried onions, paprika and pine nuts, served with warm pita bread.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 55 min
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 large eggplant
- 2 medium size eggplants
- 1 large onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup mayo
- 1 lemon juice
- 1 to taste salt
- 1 paprika
- 1 toasted pine nuts
- 0.25 cup avocado oil
- 1 avocado oil spray

## Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
2. Cut the eggplant in half vertically and score each half diagonally in both directions to create a diamond pattern
3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, spray with avocado oil and place eggplant halves face down. Sprinkle with salt and bake for 40 minutes until tender and wrinkly
4. While eggplant is baking, heat avocado oil in a pan over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook until golden brown, crispy and rich brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain
5. Scoop out the flesh of the roasted eggplant, chop it finely and place in a bowl
6. Add mayonnaise, minced garlic and lemon juice to the eggplant. Add salt to taste
7. Combine everything and mix well
8. Transfer the mixture to a serving plate, top with crispy onions, paprika, and pine nuts
9. Serve with warm pita bread

## Equipment

- oven
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- knife
- pan
- paper towel
- bowl
- grater
- spoon
- tongs

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI1ryiWP29a/?igsh=MWpnaTIyODQxa3k2cQ==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b6f9d8f1-fa35-4ee7-b246-f10b97ac01c1
- Extracted: 2025-04-30

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