Zucchini Baba Ganoush Recipe

It is amazing how many different spelling options there are for what is basically a pretty simple dish. Is it baba ganoush or ghanoush? Or possibly ghanouj? However you spell it though, there is no question that it's very tasty. Traditionally, a baba ganoush refers to a recipe consisting of roasted eggplant blended together with tahini and various spices. It's a typical appetizer or mezze plate addition in middle eastern cuisine. And it happens to be quite easy to make but you can also find pre-made containers of it in large markets that also sell hummus and tahini. Eggplant can sometimes get a bad reputation for being bitter, though. Not all the varieties are bitter, of course and there are methods of dealing with the bitterness when it exists. But if you've been scarred by the taste of a bitter eggplant, you might be shy about trying baba ganoush even when promised that it is not bitter. So, if that's the case or for those people who genuinely dislike the taste of eggplant, you can still enjoy this creamy dip but in zucchini form. Simply roast the zucchini as you would an eggplant and proceed with the normal baba ganoush recipe. The texture of the two vegetables is similar when roasted and both have mild, creamy flavors. Regardless of whether you like the original eggplant recipe, the alternative zucchini recipe, or both, the consistency of the final dip, when using either vegetable, is very similar and the result is a smooth and creamy dip. Then grab some homemade pita chips or rounds of warmed naan bread and start happy snacking