Grilled Baba Ghanoush Eggplant
A Middle Eastern-inspired eggplant dish, perfect for a light dinner or snack. Roasting the eggplant brings out its natural sweetness, which pairs well with the smoky flavors of grilled vegetables.
Ingredients
- ●2 medium eggplant
- ●1 cup baba ghanoushstore-bought or homemade
- ●2 tablespoons olive oil
- ●1 clove garlicminced
- ●1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ●1/4 teaspoon salt
- ●1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- ●1/4 cup chopped fresh parsleyoptional
- ●1/4 cup chopped fresh mintoptional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise and brush with olive oil.
- 3
Season the eggplant with salt and black pepper.
- 4
Grill the eggplant for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and tender.
- 5
Let the eggplant cool slightly.
- 6
Scoop the eggplant flesh into a bowl and mash with a fork.
- 7
Add the baba ghanoush, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the bowl and mix well.
- 8
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- 9
Transfer the eggplant mixture to a serving dish and garnish with parsley and mint, if desired.
- 10
Serve immediately and enjoy!