Delicious & Easy
Next Level Baba Ghanoush
This classic Middle Eastern mezze gets a boost from sweet and savory toppings like date syrup and feta, and a Baja-inspired hit of chili-lime seasoning.
Ingredients for
Next Level Baba Ghanoush
1 eggplant
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons tahini (thin with water)
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/2 teaspoon orange blossom water
1/2 tablespoon date syrup
2 tablespoons crumbled feta
1/2 teaspoon chili-lime seasoning*
2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
herbs
Instructions for
Next Level Baba Ghanoush
Pierce eggplant serveral times.
Heat a grill. Place eggplant over the hottest area of the grill and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, turning as needed, until charred and tender. Set aside to cool slightly and then peel off charred skin.
On a serving plate, place the skinned eggplant and mash the flesh flat with the back of a fork.
Season with sea salt and then drizzle with olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, orange blossom water, and date syrup. Sprinkle with feta, chili-lime seasoning, pistachios, and herbs. Serve with flatbread.
*Make your own chili-lime seasoning with this recipe on ediblesandiego.com
