This fairy tale eggplant baba ghanoush with kamut flatbreads is a delicious and easy vegetarian appetizer or snack. Small fairy tale eggplants are roasted then blended into a flavorful dip with tahini, garlic, and lemon. The dip is served with flatbreads made with kamut flour and yogurt that are similar to naan bread.
I’ve always secretly loved baba ghanoush more than it’s more famous friend hummus. Hummus can be a bit too much for my digestive system sometimes. Plus, I’m not the biggest fan of the taste of chickpeas. I think baba ghanoush deserves a chance in the sun! I was inspired to make this recipe after finding some beautiful fairy tale eggplant at the farmers market. They have thin skin so they don’t need to be peeled before being added to the dip! As for the kamut flatbreads, I knew I needed to whip up something to pair with the baba ghanoush. I’ve been experimenting with kamut flour lately and decided to go with a naan-style flatbread. Pair these two together for a delicious side, appetizer, or snack!
Notes on Ingredients and Substitutions
I used a heaping pint of Fairy Tale eggplants (above) from the farmer’s market but you can easily swap in one standard medium eggplant. If you use a standard eggplant, I recommend scooping the flesh out of the skin before blending it as the skin of those varieties can err on the tough side. I have not tested the flatbreads using standard all-purpose flour so if you decide to, let me know how it goes in the comments!
Fairy Tale Eggplant Baba Ghanoush with Kamut Flatbreads
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This fairy tale eggplant baba ghanoush with kamut flatbreads is a delicious and easy vegetarian appetizer or snack. Small fairy tale eggplants are roasted then blended into a flavorful dip with tahini, garlic, and lemon. The dip is served with flatbreads made with kamut flour and yogurt that are similar to naan bread.
Ingredients
- 1 heaping pint of baby/mini eggplants, stems removed and cut in half lengthwise
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1 medium lemon, juiced
- 1 large garlic clove, chopped
- 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large handful fresh parsely, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika, plus more to garnish
- sea salt, to taste
- 1/2 cup kamut flour, plus extra for kneading
- 1 big pinch sea salt
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- olive oil, as needed
Instructions
To make the baba ghanoush, preheat your oven to 375. Toss the halved eggplants with a bit of the olive oil, then roast them in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes until they are soft and slightly browned. Make sure to check them half way through to see if any need to be flipped or not. If you are using baby eggplants, you will not have to remove the outer skin, but if you are using a regular eggplant, you will have to remove the outer skin.
In a blender or food processor combine the roasted eggplants, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, the parsley, the paprika, and a pinch of salt. Process until almost smooth, then taste for seasoning. Add more paprika, salt, or olive oil to taste, then process a bit more to mix everything in. Serve with a sprinkle of paprika and minced parsley if you like. Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for no longer than a week. Makes about 1 heaping cup or 2 to 4 servings.
For the kamut flatbreads, whisk together all of the dry ingredients until combined. Add the yogurt, and mix together until the dough just starts to form, then dust your hands with a bit of flour and knead the dough until smooth and uniform in appearance. It should not be too sticky. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and put it in the fridge to rest at least one hour.
Divide your dough into 4 pieces, then roll out each portion on a floured surface. They should be thin like a tortilla. In a skillet over medium heat, add enough olive oil to thinly coat the bottom. When the oil and pan are heated, add one of the flatbreads and cook for a couple of minutes on each side, flipping it when you start to see bubbles. If you want them to have more of a char on them, leave them on a bit longer. Continue with the rest of the flatbreads, then serve with the baba ghanoush.
Notes
- If you don’t have mini eggplants, use 1 standard medium or large eggplant instead. Roast until the flesh is very tender. You will have to remove the outer skin before blending the flesh into the baba ghanoush as the skin will be too tough and bitter.
- I used kamut flour because it has an amazing buttery and hearty taste on its own. If you can’t find it, you can try subbing in an equal amount of spelt flour.
- You can easily make the flatbreads vegan by using a plain vegan yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Resting Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
I loved this baba ghanoush, and the kamut flat bread was so good dipped in it! Thank you for sharing.
So glad you enjoyed everything! 🙂