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Baba Ganoush

This baba ganoush is a creamy dip made of eggplant, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice and spices. It's a great healthier appetizer option, and can also be used as a sauce for grilled meats or vegetables.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 171 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 2 medium eggplants cut in half lengthwise
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons olive oil divided use
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3/4 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • 1/3 cup Tahini
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • additional olive oil and smoked paprika for garnish
  • cooking spray

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray.
  2. Brush the cut sides of the eggplant with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and season the eggplant generously with salt.
  3. Place the eggplant halves cut side down on the sheet pan. Roast for 30-40 minutes until eggplant is very tender.
  4. Scoop out the insides of the eggplant and place in a food processor.
  5. Add the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, tahjni, salt and paprika to the food processor.
  6. Lightly pulse for a chunkier dip. If you prefer a smooth dip, puree the eggplant mixture until no lumps remain.
  7. Spoon the dip into a bowl. Top with chopped parsley, a drizzle of olive oil and smoked paprika. Serve.

Notes

  • This dip can be made up to 3 days in advance. Wait to add your garnishes until right before you're ready to eat.
  • Eggplant dip requires a fair amount of salt to counteract the natural bitterness of this particular vegetable. Taste your dip, and then keep adding salt as needed until you get to your desired flavor level.

Nutrition Information

Calories 171kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 6mg (0%) Potassium 313mg (9%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 63IU (1%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 171

% Daily Value*

Calories 171kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 6mg 0%
Potassium 313mg 7%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 63IU 1%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.