Turkish Eggplant Salad (Baba Ganoush)

Baba Ganoush is a popular Middle Eastern dish that originated in Lebanon and is commonly enjoyed in Turkish cuisine. It is known for its smoky flavor and creamy texture, making it a delicious and healthy appetizer.

This is vegan, gluten free and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Turkish Eggplant Salad (Baba Ganoush)

Cooking Method: Blending, Grilling Cuisine: Turkish Courses: Anytime, Appetizer Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Low Carb Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Eggplant
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Tahini
• 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Parsley
• 1 tablespoon Pomegranate Seeds

Instructions

1. Preheat the grill and lightly oil the grates.
2. Pierce the eggplants with a fork and place them on the grill. Cook until the skin is charred and the flesh is soft.
3. Remove the eggplants from the grill and let them cool. Peel off the charred skin.
4. In a blender or food processor, combine the eggplant flesh, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Blend until smooth.
5. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and garnish with parsley and pomegranate seeds.
6. Let the salad rest for 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to develop.
7. Serve with pita bread or crackers.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 10g4%

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.