Baba Ganoush

Serves 4 to 6
Time 30 min
Baba Ganoush

Baba ganoush is a savory purée of eggplant flavored with tahini, lemon juice and fresh herbs. Eat it with wedges of whole wheat pita bread for dipping or spoon it over roasted meats and vegetables.

Special Diets:

Gluten FreeGluten Free
VegetarianVegetarian
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    3 tablespoonstahini
    1 clovegarlic, finely chopped
    2 tablespoonsnonfat plain yogurt
    1/2 cupfresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
    1/4 cuplemon juice
    1/2 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1 tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish
    1 largeeggplant, halved lengthwise

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Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F.


Place eggplant cut-side down on a foil-lined baking sheet.


Prick all over with a fork and bake until soft and collapsed, about 20 minutes.


When cool enough to handle, scoop eggplant pulp into a bowl; discard skin.


Add tahini, garlic, yogurt, parsley, lemon juice, salt and olive oil.


Mash for a chunky texture, or purée in a blender (before adding parsley) for a smooth texture.


Garnish with parsley and drizzle with oil. Serve with warm pita bread or crackers.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

110

Total Fat

8g

Saturated Fat

1g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

250mg

Total Carbohydrate

10g

Dietary Fiber

4g

Total Sugars

4g

Protein

3g

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