baba ghanouj
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of baba ghanouj
Of uncertain origin
Example Sentences
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Eggplant parm, baba ghanouj, eggplant curries, eggplant rollatini — it's all so good!
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2023
That’s why, say, baba ghanouj and roasted red peppers have such extraordinary flavor.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 4, 2021
The house baba ghanouj, pounded to a satiny, garlicky finish, coaxes impressive amounts of creamily bittersweet flavor out of burnt eggplant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 10, 2019
The menu: A wide variety of Middle Eastern dishes, including kofta, kebab, gyros and shawarma alongside house-made hummus, baba ghanouj and sweet or savory pastries.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 3, 2017
The table filled up with olives, purple marinated turnips, plates of baba ghanouj and hummus, and hot flat breads, even before the real lunch came.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
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