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Creamy Baba Ghanoush

Creamy Baba Ghanoush - Recipe for luscious Middle Eastern roasted eggplant dip, rich with sesame tahini. Healthy and tasty!

Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 147 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds eggplant (about 2) roasted
  • 6 tablespoons Tahini
  • 1 teaspoon crushed garlic or more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or more to taste
  • Fresh parsley and paprika or smoked paprika for garnish (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Roast the eggplant; roasting over an open flame is recommended and will produce a smokier, richer flavor. For instructions, click here. Place the roasted eggplant pulp into a bowl with half of the smoky cooking liquid. Discard the skin and reserve the remaining cooking liquid. Let the eggplant return to room temperature.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl. Use a fork to stir well, breaking up any stringy pieces of eggplant, until the mixture is smooth and creamy. If the mixture seems too thick, stir in more of the cooking liquid. Taste the dip; add additional garlic or salt to taste, if desired.
  3. Serve dip at room temperature or chilled, depending on preference, with pita bread, crackers or veggies for dipping. Garnish with a little paprika or smoked paprika if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 147kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 203mg (8%) Potassium 594mg (17%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 60IU (1%) Vitamin C 5.6mg (6%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 147

% Daily Value*

Calories 147kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 203mg 8%
Potassium 594mg 13%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 60IU 1%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 6%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

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