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Baba Ganoush

Baba Ganoush is an easy-to-make dip made from roasted eggplant. You will love this healthy appetizer.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: vegan appetizer, vegan dip
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 62kcal
Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

  • 1 medium eggplant washed and cut in half length wise
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • olive oil
  • fresh parsley minced

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Spray the cut sides of the eggplant lightly with cooking spray and place face down on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 30 minutes or until it is tender (or easy to pierce all the way through with a kitchen skewer).
    1 medium eggplant
  • Scoop out the inside of the eggplant and transfer it to a food processor or blender, discarding the skin. Process until smooth.
  • Add in the garlic, lemon juice, tahini, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Taste and add more salt or pepper to taste.
    3 garlic cloves, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup tahini, 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, black pepper
  • Transfer to a serving bowl. Add a little drizzle of olive oil and some fresh parsley. Serve with pita chips and vegetables.
    olive oil, black pepper

Notes

Please note that the olive oil is not included in the nutritional information.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 367mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.5mg