Baba Ganoush with Vegetables – Recipe & Cooking Method

Baba Ganoush with Vegetables – Recipe & Cooking Method

Baba Ganoush with vegetables is a type of salad famous in Syrian cuisine. It is one of the most delicious and easy-to-make salads. Its ingredients are packed with nutritional benefits that are essential for the body.

This dish can be served alongside any type of meal that requires a salad.

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Ingredients for Delicious Baba Ganoush with Vegetables:

 

• 2 kg of eggplant
• 3 tomatoes
• 1 cup of yogurt
• 2 tablespoons of tahini
• 4 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of ground red pepper
• 2 red bell peppers
• 2 yellow bell peppers
• 3 green bell peppers
• ½ cup of pomegranate seeds
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 2 cups of finely chopped parsley
• 1 cup of finely chopped mint
• 2 tablespoons of pomegranate molasses
• 6 cloves of minced garlic

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How to Prepare Baba Ganoush with Vegetables:

1. Prepare the Eggplants:

   • Peel the skin off the tops of the eggplants.
   • Wrap each eggplant tightly in aluminum foil and repeat the process until all eggplants are wrapped.
   • Place the wrapped eggplants in a preheated oven at 225°C (high heat) and roast them for about 1 hour, until they are well-cooked.

2. Prepare the Vegetables:

   • While the eggplants are roasting, wash the parsley thoroughly with water, then soak it in a mixture of water and vinegar for about 5 minutes.
   • Rinse the parsley under cold water and drain it in a strainer to remove any excess water.
   • Do the same for the mint and leave it to dry.

3. Prepare the Eggplant and Salad Mixture:

   • Once the eggplants are done, remove them from the oven and unwrap them. Let them cool slightly.
   • Peel the eggplant, rinse it under cold water, and then place it in a strainer to drain any excess water and oil.
   • Finely chop the parsley and mint and place them in a suitable serving dish.
   • Dice the tomatoes into very fine pieces and set them aside.
   • Cut the red, green, and yellow bell peppers into medium-sized pieces and set aside.

4. Blend the Eggplant:

   • Place the roasted eggplants in a food processor and blend until smooth.
   • Pour the blended eggplant into a deep bowl. Add the minced garlic, 1 cup of yogurt, tahini, salt, ground red pepper, and pomegranate molasses. Mix everything well.

5. Combine with the Vegetables:

   • Add the blended eggplant mixture to the chopped vegetables.
   • Add the diced tomatoes and mix well.
   • Pour in the olive oil and another spoonful of pomegranate molasses, and stir the mixture to combine everything.

6. Serve:

   • Transfer the Baba Ganoush with vegetables into a suitable serving dish.
   • Garnish the top with pomegranate seeds and drizzle with a little extra olive oil.
   • Serve chilled and enjoy this refreshing and delicious dish alongside your meals.

Enjoy your healthy and tasty Baba Ganoush with vegetables! 🍽️