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Creamy Baba Ganoush Recipe with Easy Crispy Pita Chips Perfect for Dips

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A creamy, smoky baba ganoush paired with homemade crispy pita chips, perfect for entertaining or a satisfying snack. This recipe is quick, easy, and uses simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium eggplants
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish
  • 4 large pita bread rounds (whole wheat or white), sliced into triangles
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for pita chips)
  • Sea salt and za’atar (optional, for pita chips)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Prick eggplants a few times with a fork and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 35-40 minutes, turning once halfway, until skin is charred and flesh is very soft.
  2. While eggplants roast, preheat another baking sheet. Cut pita bread into triangles and toss with olive oil, sea salt, and za’atar if using. Spread in a single layer and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
  3. When eggplants are cool enough to handle, slice open and scoop out the flesh into a bowl, discarding the skin. Let the flesh drain if watery.
  4. Add eggplant flesh, minced garlic, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and cumin to a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust salt or lemon juice to taste.
  5. Transfer baba ganoush to a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle chopped parsley or cilantro on top. Serve with warm crispy pita chips.

Notes

If baba ganoush tastes bitter, add a pinch of sugar or more lemon juice to balance. Let eggplant cool before peeling for better texture. Roast eggplant whole for best smoky flavor. For crispier pita chips, slice uniformly and watch baking time carefully. Store baba ganoush in airtight container refrigerated up to 4 days. Reheat pita chips in oven to restore crispiness.

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