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Baba Ganoush – Roasted Eggplant Dip Recipe

An easy to make traditional Lebanese appetizer that is healthy and delicious. Perfect as an appetizer, side or spread for your sandwiches.

Prep Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8
Calories: 74 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggplants
  • ⅓ cup Tahini
  • ¼ cup lemon juice (approximately 2 lemons)
  • 2 cloves garlic (halved)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne
  • toasted pine nuts (optional garnish)
  • minced parsley (optional garnish)
  • extra virgin olive oil (to drizzle – optional)
  • pita bread (to serve – optional)

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees and pierce eggplant with a knife 7-8 times all around the skin. 
  2. Optional Step for Added Flavor: While the oven is pre-heating, carefully char the eggplant on top of an open stovetop flame using metal tongs. Rotate the eggplant ever 30 seconds for a total of 3-4 minutes or until it starts to get smoky on the outside. 
  3. Roast the eggplants in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes then remove from oven until cool enough to handle. Cut into large chunks and place into a large food processor. 
  4. Add tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, cumin, and cayenne to the eggplant in the food processor then puree until smooth and creamy. Pour into a large serving platter then garnish with pine nuts, parsley, and olive oil if you wish. Serve with warm pita bread.

Notes

  • Serving Size: 1/4 cup
  • While I prefer to keep the skin on the eggplant for the added nutrients and fiber, feel free to scoop the flesh out of the skin before pureeing. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25cup Calories 74kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 2.2g (4%) Fat 4.6g (7%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g Sodium 333mg (14%) Fiber 4.3g (17%) Sugar 2.9g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 74

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25cup
Calories 74kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 2.2g 4%
Fat 4.6g 7%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g 24%
Sodium 333mg 14%
Fiber 4.3g 17%
Sugar 2.9g 6%

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