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Mama Ghannouj
Mama ghannouj is baba ghannouj made with zucchini instead of eggplant. It's a great way to use up a surplus of summertime zucchini!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 100 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs. zucchini grilled whole until softened and lightly charred on the outside
- ¼ c. Tahini
- Juice from 1 large lemon
- 1-2 garlic cloves 2 if you want your mama ghannouj to be extra garlicky
- 1 tbsp. olive oil plus extra for drizzling on top
Instructions
- Cut the top and the bottom off of each zucchini and allow them to cool. Once cooled, cut them into large chunks.
- Combine zucchini, tahini, lemon juice, garlic cloves, and olive oil in blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and drizzle additional olive oil over the top, if desired. (I also like sprinkling mine with a little smoked paprika. It's not traditional, but it's delicious!) Serve with fresh veggies, pita bread or chips, or crackers.
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Notes
- To grill the zucchini, lightly oil the outside and place them directly on the grates of your grill. The cook time depends on the type of grill you have and how hot it is, so it's hard to be precise. Just keep an eye on the zucchini and turn them every so often. You don't want them to burn, but they should have nice grill marks on them.
Nutrition Information
Calories
100kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Sodium
13mg
(1%)
Potassium
343mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
233IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 100kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 343mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 233IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.