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Oven Roasted Baba Ganoush

Oven Roasted Baba Ganoush is a simple and healthy spread that is so full of flavor. It may be your new favorite way to eat eggplant!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 Servings (About 2 cups total)
Calories: 158 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided
  • 1 head garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium lemon juiced (about 1/4 cup)
  • 1/4 cup tahini paste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

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  1. Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. While the oven is preheating, slice eggplant in half lengthwise. Use a fork to poke a few dozen holes on the skin side of the eggplant. Sprinkle flesh with 1/2 teaspoon salt and let sweat 10 minutes. Rinse and pat dry. Place eggplant flesh side down on prepared baking sheet.
  3. Cut the tip of the garlic off to expose cloves inside. Place garlic onto a square of aluminum foil. Drizzle a little of the olive oil over the exposed garlic cloves and wrap tightly with foil. Place garlic on the sheet pan with the eggplant. Drizzle remaining olive oil over eggplant.
  4. Roast in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes until eggplant is tender.
  5. Use a large spoon to scoop the flesh from the eggplant and place in a food processor. Gently squeeze garlic cloves out of their peels and into the food processor.
  6. Add in lemon juice, tahini paste, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Puree until smooth.
  7. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate 2 hours before serving.
  8. Sprinkle with parsley to serve and drizzle on additional olive oil, if desired. Serve with pita chips or pita bread.

Nutrition Information

Calories 158kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 590mg (25%) Potassium 379mg (11%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 195IU (4%) Vitamin C 20.4mg (23%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings (About 2 cups total)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 158

% Daily Value*

Calories 158kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 590mg 25%
Potassium 379mg 8%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 195IU 4%
Vitamin C 20.4mg 23%
Calcium 41mg 4%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

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