Baba Ganouj – Eggplant Dip with Sesame Oil
Baba Ganouj is a popular Middle Eastern dish and is often served as part of a Mezze platter.
This is vegan, gluten free and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Baba Ganouj – Eggplant Dip with Sesame Oil
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the grill or oven to medium-high heat.
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Prick the eggplants with a fork and place them on the grill or baking sheet.
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Grill or roast the eggplants for about 25-30 minutes until the skin blackens and starts to shrivel.
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Remove the eggplants from the heat and let them cool slightly.
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Peel off the skin and discard it.
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Chop the eggplant flesh and transfer it to a bowl.
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Crush the garlic cloves and add them to the bowl.
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Add tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
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Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
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Adjust the seasoning according to taste.
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Garnish with fresh parsley.
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Serve with pita bread or crudites.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 120kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 10g4%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
