Baba Ganoush
A super easy and Authentic Baba Ganoush recipe has a terrific flavor and is very simple to make. A healthy, mildly tart, smoky and garlicky eggplant dip that is either mashed or pureed. It is a starter dish from the eastern part of the Mediterranean and the Middle East.
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Servings: 8
Calories: 112kcal
Ingredients
- 3 Eggplants whole
- 3 Cloves Garlic Crushed and Chopped
- 3 Tablespoons Tahini
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh
- 1/2 Cup Flat Leaf Parsley Chopped
- 1 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 Teaspoons Ground Cumin
Garnish
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil Drizzle as a garnish
Instructions
- Light charcoal or gas grill
- Place whole eggplants on the grill, directly over flames, rotate every 5 minutes until completely blackened. Do not puncture the skin, let the flames cause the skin to burst
- Remove eggplants from the grill and scrape the flesh into a bowl or a food processor, discard the skin
- Add all ingredients (except olive oil) to the food processor and puree, or if making by hand simply mash to desired consistency
- Drizzle with olive oil
Nutrition Facts
Baba Ganoush
Amount Per Serving
Calories 112
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 303mg13%
Potassium 449mg13%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 430IU9%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Calcium 31mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.