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Baba Ghanoush Recipe
Jan 26, 2012 @ 3:59 PM
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Daily Value: 3%
Servings: 12
Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Sugar-Conscious
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Nutrition
Cal/Serving: 67Daily Value: 3%
Servings: 12
Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Sugar-Conscious
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated | 1g | 3% |
| Carbs | 7g | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugars | 2g | 0% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Sodium | 173mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 49IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 4% |
| Folic Acid (B9) | 22µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 10% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2g | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1g | 0% |
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Baba ghanoush is an eggplant-based dish that originated in the Middle East. In North America, it’s used as a dip for pita and vegetables, but in Egypt it’s a side dish. Grilling the eggplant before peeling the skin gives it a delightful, smoky flavor.
INGREDIENTS
- One 1 ½- to 2-pound eggplant
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
- Pita wedges, warmed, or cut vegetables, for serving
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Using a fork, prick the eggplant 6-8 times. (This will keep the eggplant from exploding when it cooks.) Place the eggplant on the grill to char the skin, turning 2-3 times, for about 10-15 minutes. When the skin starts to easily peel away, it is charred well.
Using tongs, transfer the eggplant to a baking sheet and finish cooking in the oven until very soft, 15-20 minutes. (To test doneness, stick a bamboo skewer into the center of the widest part of the eggplant and if it easily slides in without resistance, it is cooked through.) Remove from the oven and let sit at room temperature until cool enough to handle. Peel away the skin and discard.
Cut the peeled eggplant into pieces to fit into a food processor or blender. Add the garlic, tahini, lemon juice, cumin, and salt, and blend until smooth. Scrape into a shallow serving bowl and using a spoon, make a well in center. Drizzle the olive oil on top and in the well. Top with the parsley and serve with warm pita wedges or veggies.
Recipe Details
Per Serving
Serving size: ¼ cup
Calories: 105
Calories from fat: 72
Total fat: 8 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 200 mg
Total carbohydrate: 8 g
Dietary fiber: 4 g
Protein: 3 g
Adapted from “The Eat-Clean Diet Cookbook 2” by Tosca Reno (Robert Kennedy Publishing, 2011)
Servings: 12Total time: 25-35 minutes
