Baba Ganoosh

Baba Ganoosh is a popular Middle Eastern dish made from roasted or grilled eggplant, tahini, garlic, and lemon juice. It is often served as a dip or spread and is known for its smoky flavor.

This is vegan, gluten free and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Baba Ganoosh

Cooking Method: Grilling, Roasting Cuisine: Middle Eastern Courses: Any, Appetizer, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Low Carb Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 480

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 medium Eggplant
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Tahini
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 2 tablespoon Parsley
• 2 tablespoon Pomegranate seeds

Instructions

1. Preheat the grill or oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prick the eggplants with a fork and place them on the grill or in the oven for 30-40 minutes, until the skin is charred and the flesh is soft.
3. Remove the eggplants from the grill or oven and let them cool for 10 minutes.
4. Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh into a bowl.
5. Mash the eggplant flesh with a fork or blend it in a food processor until smooth.
6. Add the garlic, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and ground cumin to the bowl and mix well.
7. Let the baba ganoosh rest for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
8. Garnish with parsley and pomegranate seeds before serving.
9. Serve with pita bread or vegetables for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 8g3%

Sugars 4g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.