What Makes This Instant Pot Baba Ganoush Recipe So Great
Fast. Ready in under 30 minutes.Easy. A simple pour and cook recipe.Keto. Only 2 net carbs per serving.Vegan. Skipping the meat? No problem. This is full of protein and incredibly fulfilling.
There’s a recipe for Instant Pot Baba Ganoush here that really intrigues me. I tried the basic method for my Eggplant Baingan Bharta, and honestly, the taste of that lacked for nothing. It tasted exactly as though I’d worked on it for hours over an open flame. So I figured I’d try it for a Lebanese Baba Ganoush recipe, but I wanted to add a few ingredients to it. Traditionally, when preparing eggplant for Baba Ganoush you pierce a whole eggplant, cover it in oil, and broil it in an oven, flipping from side to side. This takes a good 30-45 minutes. Then you put the eggplant in a paper bag and let it steam, so the inside flesh cooks in that residual heat. Chalk up another 15-20 minutes of wait–which you could spend cleaning up the pan you just used to roast. I have clear instructions on how to make perfect roasted eggplant here that you should also check out. Making this Baba Ganoush recipe all in the Instant Pot held a lot of appeal. I mean, not having to go through the process of roasting the eggplant and having to peel it after it’s been roasted not only saves time but makes the process far less messy. And getting a delicious eggplant dip in only 30 minutes is certainly a win for me.
Ingredients You’ll Need
EggplantVegetable OilGarlicKosher Salt
For Finishing
TahiniLiquid SmokeChopped Parsleyolive oilSmoked Paprika
How To Make Baba Ganoush
What Is Baba Ganoush Made Of?
Baba Ganoush (or Baba Ghanoush, whatever your preferred spelling may be) is a pretty straightforward dish in terms of ingredients. It consists of eggplant, tahini (also known as tahina), and lemon juice, but the ingredients can vary from recipe to recipe. For this Instant Pot Baba Ganoush recipe, I went without the lemon juice and added in some smoked paprika and liquid smoke to give it that smokey flavor you get from using a char broil gas grill while making the recipe entirely in a pressure cooker.
How Long Does Baba Ganoush Last In The Fridge?
This eggplant dip should last about 3-5 days in the fridge when properly stored in an airtight container. But let’s be honest, you’re likely to finish it all up in a single sitting because it’s just that good.
Looking For More Great Eggplant Recipes? Check These Out!
Indian Baingan Bharta - Wonderfully smoky and made in your Instant Pot.Malai Baingan - A creamy, spicy, hearty Indian Instant Pot recipe.Tomato Eggplant Soup - A great vegan soup recipe.
So the next time you get the urge for some dip, put away that store-bought stuff and make yourself this delicious Baba Ganoush recipe instead! Make sure to share this recipe with your friends on Pinterest and Facebook so they can enjoy it as well! I have more Instant Pot Fast and Easy Recipes as well as Vegetarian Instant Pot Recipes in my cookbooks you might want to check out, as well as other best selling cookbooks here.
