Baba Ghanouj. Pindjur. Eggplant Caviar.
Call it what you will, it’s still one meaty, delicious spread. Or dip. (?)
This week’s French Fridays assignment was to roast a couple of eggplants, or aubergines, if you will, and make Dorie’s version of this very popular Middle Eastern dish.Â
Once the eggplants were thoroughly cooked, I peeled them, mashed up the flesh, and added in a bunch of goodness; olive oil, cayenne, lemon juice and zest, garlic, thyme, basil, onions, and chunks of tomatoes.
I served the caviar with a side of crackers, but some people reached for the crusty bread instead. Yummers!
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Firefly says
It looks so yummy 🙂 I love eggplants!
Val says
Your eggplant caviar came out looking reallyl beefy and rich in colour. I bet it was delicious.
Kim Bee says
Congrats on top 9!
Tiffany says
This xavier looks great Kate! It’s so elegant! And congrats on Top 9!
Sis Boom says
Congrats on your Top 9! Its a great photo!!
claudia lamascolo says
looks like my kind of eggplant! YUM!
Natalie says
Beautiful looking baba! I’m going to have to check out the book, I can never get the perfect smokey flavour!!
Nami | Just One Cookbook says
Congrats on Top 9 Kate! Your eggplant caviar looks delish!
Sandra's Easy Cooking says
Congrats on top 9 Kate!
torviewtoronto says
yummy lovely use of eggplant
Lori says
yum! Looks like a great way to sneak the eggplant in!! Lovely!
Terra says
I wish I loved eggplant more….this sounds, and looks so wonderful! I would want it on crusty bread I think:-) Hugs, Terra
kitchenarian says
I love your picture of the herbs and spices. I enjoyed this. I would definitely puree it in a food processor next time and add a few more seasonings.
Sandi says
Different, but wonderful! Appreciate 🙂
Junia @ Mis Pensamientos says
eggplant is just pure deliciousness. i love the flavors of it when baked!! 😀 the dip looks fabulous!
Shabs says
I love eggplants and this looks really good Kate .
Cassie @ Bake Your Day says
Yum! I love seeing all of these eggplant recipes everywhere, so lovely! Those crackers look awesome too!
Sandra says
Beautiful dish Kate. You always nail this series!
Sandra's Easy Cooking says
I adore eggplants and your pictures making me drool for real!:)) Love this idea!
Elies_Lie says
The eggplant – I don’t cook that often except in a curry or blend with chili padi sauce
Tq for sharing the other idea to cook it Kate 🙂
That eggplant looks amazing delicious! 😉
Liz says
Love your zest topping the dip…so beautiful!
Ramona says
I love eggplant! Your pictures are so vibrant the flavors float out of the computer screen. I just wish I could stick my finger into the screen and get a bite. : )
Maya@Foodiva's Kitchen says
Your dip looks real good, Kate but what I really like is the look of those long crackers!
Lolly's Sweet Treats says
My eggplant are just about ready in my garden and I am looking for ways to use it up. This looks perfect 🙂 Yum!
Kelly says
This sounds incredible and I love your pictures! 🙂
Sawsan@chef in disguise says
I love baba ghanouj..I think I love anything with eggplant in it..
Amazing pictures as always Kate
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says
I have never tried this dip before. Sounds like it would be great on some crackers though!
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
Beautiful dish and photos! Looks like a great appetizer!
Dessert By Candy says
I was intrigued by the crackers too! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Jennifer Eloff says
That looks different and good. 🙂
Claudie says
Beautiful photos! By the way, what kind of crackers is that? It looks really good.
Kate@Diethood says
Hi Claudie!
This is the recipe for the crackers:
https://diethood.com/2011/06/23/rosemary-and-garlic-crackers/
… you can add whatever you want to them, and cut them as long or as short as you like, so long as you flatten the dough as thin as possible.
Cher says
Wow – you had some really nice light for this one. Lovely pictures.
Mardi@eatlivetravelwrite says
We loved this one too!
Lindsey@Lindsleicious says
Oh I love the idea of putting the zest in there too! I used to make this a lot 5 years ago, I need to bring it back I had forgotten all about it. Thanks for the reminder Kate you pics are drool worthy!
Amee says
Those photos are so good, it is not easy to make that particular aubergine dish look good, but you certainly pulled it off!
Kristy says
I knew you would do something wonderful with the eggplant. Love it!!! Can you just believe I just ate this for the first time a few weeks ago?! Not sure how I was living without it all my life. LOL.