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Easy Baba Ganoush
Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 86 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 2 large eggplants / Aubergines (approximately 1kg/2lbs)
- 2 tbsp tahini paste
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1-2 tsp lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
- olive oil to serve
- smoked paprika to serve
- chopped parsley to serve
Instructions
- Preheat an outdoor grill until hot.
- Cook the eggplant whole, directly on the grill's grids until charred and soft, approximately 20 minutes. Turn the eggplant often to ensure even cooking.
- Once cooked, remove from the heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
- Scoop the cooked eggplant flesh into a blender or food processor and discard the charred skin.
- Add tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Transfer to a serving dish then add a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of smoked paprika and some finely chopped parsley for garnish. .
- Serve with pita bread, sliced cucumber or baby carrots
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Nutrition Information
Calories
86kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
303mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
29IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 86
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 86kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 303mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 29IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.