baba ghanoush

/ baba ɡaˈnuːʃ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of baba ghanoush¹

from Arabic

Example Sentences

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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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