Creamy Baba Ghanoush made creamier with cashew butter ! Baba Ghanoush is a roasted eggplant dip that originated in the Middle East. Baba means father and Ghanoush means pestle, so literally it means father of the pestle. The original recipe was probably mashed in a pestle, but most people ( me included) use a blender or food processor. My Sunday Supper team is doing a super bowl food theme and I thought I would make cashew Baba Ghanoush. it just so happens we are visiting friends for the super bowl and I will taking my ‘finger licking good’ cashew Baba Ghanoush. I’ve made this dip before but I thought I would try a variation with cashews instead of sesame seeds. I like this variation better because it’s super creamy and the nuts added a lot of body to the dip. It easy enough to make. Just roast the eggplant, dunk in cold water, peel and blend with some spice and cashews. I like dunking veggies into the dip and my family loves eating it with corn / pita chips. I can lick the bowl clean…. it’s seriously finger licking good !!! It’s easily my favorite dip ever and I hope you try it.
Nutrition Wise!
Eggplant is loaded with phytonutrients that act as antioxidants that help to reduce the number of free radicals in the body which damage cells and may contribute to certain diseases, including some cancers and heart diseases. Eggplants are also a good source of dietary fiber, which can help improve cardiovascular and digestive health. Cashews have healthy fat and add so much creaminess to the dish. Olive oil adds more healthy fat and a dose of powerful phytochemicals.
Fresh from the oven!
cashew baba ghanoush
Dietary
Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan
Meal type
Appetizer, Condiment
Misc
Child Friendly, Gourmet, Pre-preparable, Serve Cold
Region
Moroccan
Ingredients
Directions
Roast eggplant in oven at 300 degrees for 40 -50 minutes till eggplant becomes soft and you can pierce with a knife.
Dunk hot eggplant in cold water and peel skin.
Put eggplant flesh in a blender. Add cashew, salt, pepper, garlic, cumin, oil, lemon juice parsley and blend until smooth.
Check out these fabulous game day eats made by the rest of my Sunday Supper crew!
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- Honey Mustard Pretzel Crunch from Shockingly Delicious
- Salt and Vinegar Wings from Casa de Crews
- Saucy Wings and Thighs from Hot Mama’s Kitchen Chaos
- Gluten Free Cheese and Onion Rolls from Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Steak Rolls from Cravings of a Lunatic
- Alpine Sliders from Manu’s Menu
- Hellfire Wings from Yours and Mine Are Ours
- Easy Nacho Bar from Momma’s Meals
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- Skinny Game Day Guacamole Potato Skins from Daily Dish Recipes
- Buffalo Chicken Lasagna Cups from Alida’s Kitchen
- Spinach Dip Jalapeno Poppers with Bacon from La Cocina de Leslie
- BBQ Veggie Mini Burgers from Happy Baking Days
- Spicy Roasted Corn Shrimp Dip from Food Lust People Love
- Honey-Sriracha Pigs in a Blanket from Hip Foodie Mom
- Beer Cheese Fondue from Melanie Makes
- Cheesy Artichoke and Garlic Bread from La Bella Vita Cucina
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- Parmegiano Crisps from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
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- Popcorn-crusted Chicken Wings from girlichef
- Mini Veggie Quesadillas from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Roasted Tomato Hummus from The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Cashew Baba Ghanoush : Roasted Eggplant Dip from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip Potato Skins from Family Foodie
Game Day Entrees:
- Super Sloppy Joes from The Foodie Army Wife
- Buffalo Chicken Chili from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Lemon Bay Pan Roasted Shrimp with Lemon Garlic Aioli from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventure
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Game Day Desserts:
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I write a CSA newsletter and had to include this recipe! I made it a while back and it’s delicious!