Eggplant Dip (Baba Ganoush)
Adapted from PAVeggies.org
Ingredients
- 2 pounds eggplant roughly 2 small-to-medium eggplants
- 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed, about 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup tahini ground sesame seed paste
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tsp. olive oil divided
- Salt to taste
- 2 Tbs. parsley fresh, chopped for garnish (optional)
- 2 tsp. sesame seeds toasted, for garnish, optional
- Dash of ground cumin and/or smoked paprika optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, or oil pan lightly.
- Halve the eggplants lengthwise and brush cut sides lightly with 2 tsp. olive oil. Place in pan, cut sides down, and roast eggplants until the interior is very tender and the skin is collapsing (about 35 minutes). Set aside to cool.
- Flip the eggplants over and scoop out the flesh with a large spoon and discard the skin. Place flesh into a strainer to drain for a few minutes and remove extra moisture. Transfer to a cutting board and rough chop.
- Place chopped eggplant in a mixing bowl or blender for the final mixing. Add lemon juice, tahini, garlic cloves and salt. Mash vigorously with a large fork (mixing bowl) or pulse several times (blender) to combine ingredients. The final consistency should be smooth, not runny, with some texture.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with remaining 1 tsp. of oil. Add optional spices for a smoky taste and garnish with sesame seeds and parsley (also optional). Serve with warmed pita and/or sturdy, raw veggies.
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Notes
Serving suggestions:
Toasted pita wedges, carrot sticks, sweet pepper strips, cucumber slices, etc.
Nutrition:
Per serving (1/8 of recipe). Calories 104; Total Fat 6.5g; Sat Fat 0.9g; Sodium 32mg; Total Carbs 11g; Fiber 5g; Total Sugar 5g; Added Sugar 0g; Protein 3g; Potassium 380mg; Copper 28% DV; Manganese 21% DV.
Nutrition Facts
Eggplant Dip (Baba Ganoush)
Amount per Serving
Calories
99.9
% Daily Value*
Fat
6.7
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
0.9
g
5
%
Sodium
5.9
mg
0
%
Potassium
317.8
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
9.5
g
3
%
Fiber
3.9
g
14
%
Sugar
4.2
g
Protein
2.8
g
6
%
Vitamin A
110.3
µg
12
%
Vitamin C
7.4
mg
8
%
Vitamin K
21.5
µg
18
%
Calcium
36.2
mg
3
%
Iron
0.8
mg
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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