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Almost-Instant Hummus Ghanoush

May 12, 2006 By Susan Voisin 16 Comments
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You can make this hummus-baba ghanoush hybrid in minutes by cooking the eggplant in an Instant Pot or pressure cooker.

Almost Instant Hummus Ghanoush: A delicious combination of eggplant and chickpeas

I had a sudden craving for baba ghanoush, but it was much too late to roast an eggplant. So I decided on an unorthodox method of cooking it, in the pressure cooker.

Within about 5 minutes, I had completely cooked eggplant and also a problem: The eggplant was hot, and whoever heard of eating hot baba ghanoush? I needed to add something to cool it off, so midway through I decided to combine my Baba Ghanouj recipe with my basic hummus recipe, and the result was . . . great! Even E., who doesn’t like baba ghanoush, liked it. Apparently, hummus with eggplant in it is acceptable even to eggplant-haters. Who knew?

Almost Instant Hummus Ghanoush

Since roasting gives eggplant a lot of flavor, I suggest roasting or grilling it if you have the time. If you cook your eggplant in a less flavorful way like I did, you may want to add a little smoked paprika to give it a hint of smoky flavor.

The recipe makes 8 good-sized appetizer servings of Hummus Ghanoush, perfect for dipping pita bread into as a snack or for stuffing into a pita along with salad for a great sandwich.

Check out my other hummus and baba ghanoush recipes:

  • Hummus in the Blender
  • Baba Ganoush Vegetable Plate
  • Spicy Red Pepper Hummus
  • Hot and Baba’d Pita Pizza (Spicy Baba Ganoush)

 

Hummus Ganoush
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Almost-Instant Hummus Ghanoush

Cooking the eggplant in the pressure cooker speeds things up, making this a baba ganoush - hummus hybrid that you can make in minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes minutes
Servings 8
Author Susan Voisin

Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant peeled and cut into 4 quarters lengthwise
  • 2-4 cloves garlic
  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas drained (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • sumac for garnish

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Instructions

  • To cook the eggplant in the pressure cooker, put the peeled, quartered eggplant in a steamer basket, place it in the cooker, and add just enough hot water to cover the bottom of the cooker but not so much that it touches the eggplant (about a cup or two). Seal the cooker, bring to high pressure, and cook for 2 minutes after it reaches high pressure. Use a quick-release method to reduce the pressure. (Follow the instructions here to cook the eggplant in the oven.)
  • Drop the garlic into a running food processor to chop it. Add the eggplant, and process until it is almost smooth. Add the remaining ingredients, and process until smooth. Check the seasonings, and add more as necessary. (If the eggplant seems bitter, a pinch or two of sugar helps.) Serve sprinkled with sumac.
Nutrition Facts
Almost-Instant Hummus Ghanoush
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 113 Calories from Fat 32
% Daily Value*
Fat 3.5g5%
Sodium 455mg20%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 1.5g2%
Protein 4g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutritional info is approximate.

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Keyword Baba Ganoush Recipe
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Filed Under: Appetizers and Dips, Instant Pot and Pressure Cooker, Sandwiches Tagged With: Chickpea Recipes, Eat-to-Live, Eggplant Recipes, Gluten-free, Higher-fat, Hummus Recipes

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Comments

  1. Hanna Louise

    October 31, 2009 at 5:59 pm

    This was delicious. We ate it with fresh homemade pita and sliced bell peppers. Thank you!

    Reply
  2. Anna

    July 4, 2011 at 7:36 pm

    I just made this with roasted eggplant. AMAZING. I’ve never made hummus without oil, but now I don’t see making it any other way! Delicious!

    Reply
  3. Abbeygirl

    August 10, 2011 at 12:43 pm

    This is delicious!!! I roasted the eggplant. We started out dipping into it, then we used as a spread in our wrap, so yummy!!!

    Reply
  4. Pam Denham

    September 10, 2011 at 1:57 pm

    I generally love your recipes, but I don’t understand how you can post a recipe on a fat free vegan site with tahini in it. 3 Tbls. tahini has a lot of fat for those of us on the Esselstyn program.

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    • biggest_ffv_fan_EVER!

      September 10, 2011 at 4:29 pm

      Then don’t make it! O.o

      Reply
    • Sue

      January 5, 2019 at 9:17 pm

      Tahini is not an oil, just as peanut butter and almond butter, made naturally of course, are not oils. Tahini is made from sesame seeds. If one is a fan of Esselstyn, as I am, one is able to consume naturally made nut butters.

      Reply
  5. Khadijah

    January 16, 2012 at 10:06 pm

    This is sooooo delicious! I love hummus and I love baba ghanouj and I think they are raised to a whole new level in this recipe! Thanks!

    Reply
  6. Nanci

    May 10, 2012 at 4:46 pm

    OMG, this stuff is un-freaking-believable! It’s my new favorite food! I never even heard of baba ganoush, but I like both hummus and eggplant. I cooked the chickpeas from scratch, and roasted the eggplant in the oven, added a pinch of extra salt. It’s amazing! I’m eating it right this minute and it may be all gone by the time my guests get here! A keeper!

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  7. Fiona

    July 29, 2012 at 2:10 pm

    This is a great recipe! I upped the spices a bit and used 3/4 of an eggplant and added some liquid smoke. Divine! Thank you!

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    • Fiona

      July 1, 2013 at 4:11 pm

      God I just love this recipe! I’ve made it several times now and u usually make a half batch but keep the amount of tahini the same and add 1T olive oil and I still add the liquid smoke. Amazing! Perfect now that eggplant is in season!

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      • Fiona

        July 1, 2013 at 4:15 pm

        Oh and I always pressure cook my eggplant to make things quick and easy and I think it comes out really well!

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  8. Andrea F.

    August 24, 2012 at 6:31 pm

    My new favorite hummus! So, so good!

    Reply

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