Do you ever feel like eggplant doesn’t get the attention it deserves? Well, we’re here to change that! Check out this super easy recipe that might just make you an eggplant fan. How do you like to enjoy eggplant?
The Best Baba Ganoush Recipe
Ingredients
**For the Baba Ganoush:**
- 1 eggplant
- 1 red pepper
- 1/2 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt or 2%
- 1/4 cup tahini
- Juice of half a lemon
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 cup cilantro
**For the Air Fryer Chickpeas:**
- 1 can chickpeas drained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, to taste
Instructions
**For the Baba Ganoush:**
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Use a knife to gently pierce the eggplant all over.
- Chop the red pepper.
- Place the eggplant and red pepper on a greased baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes.
- Once done, set aside to cool.
- Once cooled, use a spoon to scoop out the eggplant “meat,” discarding the skin.
- In a food processor, combine the eggplant meat with the remaining ingredients and pulse until smooth.
**For the Air Fryer Chickpeas:**
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas, then pat them dry with a paper towel.
- In a large bowl, toss the chickpeas with olive oil, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, pepper, and cumin.
- Arrange the chickpeas in a single layer in the basket of an air fryer and cook for 5 minutes at 380°F or until crispy.
- Transfer the baba ganoush from the food processor to a large bowl and top it with the crispy chickpeas.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for a cool treat later. Enjoy!