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baba ghanoush

British  
/ baba ɡaˈnuːʃ /

noun

  1. a thick purée of aubergines, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic, originating in North Africa and the Mediterranean

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Etymology

Origin of baba ghanoush

from Arabic

Example Sentences

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That said, it's important to use particular eggplants for particular uses; you'll need a different eggplant for baba ghanoush than you would for eggplant rollatini, for example.

From Salon

The 13th edition of the cookbook, the first update since 2016, includes loaded kimchi fries as well as deviled eggs, a “classic baba ghanoush” along with a classic cheese ball.

From Seattle Times

For lunch: Lettuces with radish and shallot vinaigrette and beets with cucumber, baba ghanoush and nasturtium, the flavors of the earth omnipresent through each bite of something pulled from the ground.

From Seattle Times

You'll be nailing a fresh-from-the-garden baba ghanoush in no time.

From Salon

My favorite takeout spots are Middle Eastern; I’ve been eating lots of grilled chicken and veggie kebabs, fattoush salads, tabbouleh, hummus and baba ghanoush.

From Washington Post