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Baba Ganoush

Charred eggplant gives this classic Baba Ganoush a smoky flavor. Great served with crispy pita chips or soft warm pita bread.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 100 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 1 medium eggplant
  • 2½ tablespoons tahini paste
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • pinch cumin
  • 1½ teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley

Instructions

CHAR THE EGGPLANT:
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  1. Char the outside of the eggplant. This can be accomplished over a gas stove or grill or in a hot oven.
  2. For the gas stove or grill. Place the eggplant directly on the grates and allow the flame to blister the skin of the vegetables, turning occasionally with tongs. About 10-15 minutes, until the skin is wrinkled and charred and the flesh is a bit slumped.
  3. For the oven method, preheat oven to 400 degrees and roast vegetables on a rimmed baking sheet for 20-30 minutes until skin is wrinkled and charred and flesh is a bit slumped.
  4. Transfer the eggplant to a cutting board, slice vegetables in half, lengthwise and scoop out the flesh of the eggplant. Discard the skin.
  5. Add the rest of the ingredients to the bowl of food processor. Pulse several times until the dip is fairly smooth.
  6. Season to taste with additional salt, lemon juice, additional fresh herbs, a drizzle of olive oil or a light sprinkle of paprika.

Notes

  • Serve with toasted pita chips, thinly sliced toasted baguette or a selection of raw crudités.

Nutrition Information

Calories 100kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 588mg (25%) Potassium 316mg (9%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 256IU (5%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 100

% Daily Value*

Calories 100kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 588mg 25%
Potassium 316mg 7%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 256IU 5%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 26mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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