Easy Instant Pot Baba Ganoush Recipe (2024)

This Instant Pot Baba Ganoush recipe is quick, flameless, and tastes delicious! Get the traditional flavor of a roasted eggplant dip in a fraction of the time.

What Makes This Instant Pot Baba Ganoush Recipe So Great

• Fast. Ready in under 30 minutes.
• Easy. A simple pour and cook recipe.
• Keto. Only 2 net carbs per serving.
• Vegan. Skipping the meat? No problem. This is full of protein and incredibly fulfilling.

There's a recipe for Instant Pot Baba Ganoush here that really intrigues me. I tried the basic method for my Eggplant Baingan Bharta,and honestly, the taste of that lacked for nothing. It tasted exactly as though I'd worked on it for hours over an open flame.

So I figured I'd try it for a Lebanese Baba Ganoush recipe, but I wanted to add a few ingredients to it.

Traditionally, when preparing eggplant for Baba Ganoush you pierce a whole eggplant, cover it in oil, and broil it in an oven, flipping from side to side. This takes a good 30-45 minutes.

Then you put the eggplant in a paper bag and let it steam, so the inside flesh cooks in that residual heat. Chalk up another 15-20 minutes of wait–which you could spend cleaning up the pan you just used to roast.

I have clear instructions on how to make perfect roasted eggplant here that you should also check out.

Making this Baba Ganoush recipe all in the Instant Pot held a lot of appeal. I mean, not having to go through the process of roasting the eggplant and having to peel it after it's been roasted not only saves time but makes the process far less messy. And getting a delicious eggplant dip in only 30 minutes is certainly a win for me.

Eggplant Frequently Asked Questions

Ingredients You'll Need

• Eggplant
• Vegetable Oil
• Garlic
• Kosher Salt

For Finishing

• Tahini
• Liquid Smoke
• Chopped Parsley
• olive oil
• Smoked Paprika

How To Make Baba Ganoush

1. Heat the Instant Pot pot, and when it's hot, put in a few tablespoons of oil.
2. Once the oil is hot, put in one layer of eggplant slices. This is the tough part now, do not mess with them until they are properly charred at the bottom. Without this char, you won't get the smoky taste you need. Once these slices char, they will shrink a bit and you can put in some more eggplant slices. At this point, you may need to put in more oil. This thing sucks oil, so just embrace that. Use a spatula or spoon and scrape up the char from the bottom as needed. This took me about 10-15 minutes to get it all charred.
3. Once the eggplant is charred and somewhat soft, add the garlic, salt, and water.
4. Pressure cook on High for 3 minutes, and release pressure quickly.
5. If you have too much water at the bottom when you open it, turn your Instant Pot on sauté and let some of it cook away.
6. Tilt the pot up slightly, and using an immersion blender, roughly purée the eggplant mix, taking care not to make baby food out of it (I mean unless you DO plan to feed it to a baby).
7. Add the Tahini and liquid smoke, taste and adjust as needed.
8. Pour into a bowl, top with parsley and the olive oil, sprinkle with smoked paprika.
9. Serve with pita bread or raw veggies as a dip.

What Is Baba Ganoush Made Of?

Baba Ganoush (or Baba Ghanoush, whatever your preferred spelling may be) is a pretty straightforward dish in terms of ingredients. It consists of eggplant, tahini (also known as tahina), and lemon juice, but the ingredients can vary from recipe to recipe.

For this Instant Pot Baba Ganoush recipe, I went without the lemon juice and added in some smoked paprika and liquid smoke to give it that smokey flavor you get from using a char broil gas grill while making the recipe entirely in a pressure cooker.

How Long Does Baba Ganoush Last In The Fridge?

This eggplant dip should last about 3-5 days in the fridge when properly stored in an airtight container. But let's be honest, you're likely to finish it all up in a single sitting because it's just that good.

Looking For More Great Eggplant Recipes? Check These Out!

• Indian Baingan Bharta - Wonderfully smoky and made in your Instant Pot.
• Malai Baingan - A creamy, spicy, hearty Indian Instant Pot recipe.
• Tomato Eggplant Soup - A great vegan soup recipe.

So the next time you get the urge for some dip, put away that store-bought stuff and make yourself this delicious Baba Ganoush recipe instead! Make sure to share this recipe with your friends on Pinterest and Facebook so they can enjoy it as well!

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