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Eggplant Dip (Baba Ganoush)

Eggplant Dip Baba Ganoush
Eggplant

Eggplant Dip (Baba Ganoush)

Adapted from PAVeggies.org
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Appetizer
Servings 8
Calories 99.9 kcal

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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