Easy Vegan Baba Ganoush Hummus

A vegetarian Middle Eastern baba ganoush hummus, made with chickpeas for a thicker texture, serves as a versatile dip or spread.

Category Tags:

AppetizerDinnerLunch

Cuisine Tags:

Middle Eastern

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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.

  2. Slice the eggplant in half.

  3. Roast eggplant halves on a baking sheet for about 45 minutes, or until soft.

  4. Allow the roasted eggplant to cool, then scoop out the flesh and discard the skin.

  5. In a blender or food processor, combine the eggplant flesh, chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, and sea salt; blend until smooth.

  6. Slowly incorporate olive oil into the mixture until well blended.

  7. Optionally, stir in fresh chopped parsley by hand.

  8. Serve with vegetables, flatbread, or as a sandwich spread; optionally drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with chili powder, paprika, or cumin for color.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 301 kcal
Carbohydrate: 37 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fiber: 11 g
Protein: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Sodium: 211 mg
Sugar: 10 g
Fat: 16 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g