This Mediterranean-inspired vegan baba ghanoush made with roasted eggplant is the perfect snack with a creamy texture and nutty sesame flavor. Serve with crunchy baked pita chips for dipping.
4oz.gluten-free pita breadsliced into triangles (Bfree brand, if gluten free)
Olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425ºF and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice eggplant in half lengthwise and use a fork to poke several holes in flesh. Brush with olive oil. Roast for 20 minutes. Using tongs, flip each eggplant and roast for 20 minutes longer. Cool at room temperature for 15 minutes.
While the eggplant cools, reduce the oven temperature to 375ºF. Slice pita into triangles and spread on a baking sheet. Spray with olive oil cooking spray, and toss to coat. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
Scoop the flesh out of the eggplant, and discard the skin. Add flesh, garlic, tahini, mint, cumin, and salt to a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Spoon baba ghanoush into 4 snack containers and top with sesame seeds. Add pita chips tothe remaining compartments.