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Baba Ganouj
Baba Ganouj
2 Reviews
From the EatingWell Kitchen
Grilled eggplant is pureed along with garlic, lemon juice and tahini to make a lighter version of the classic Middle Eastern dip. If you can't find ground sumac for the garnish, chopped pistachios are traditional as well. Serve with pita wedges or use as a spread for sandwiches.
- By: Carolyn Malcoun EatingWell Food Features Editor
Ingredients 12 servings
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- 2 medium eggplants, (about 1 pound each)
- 4 cloves garlic, unpeeled
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons tahini, (see Note)
- 1¼ teaspoons salt
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for garnish
- Ground sumac, for garnish (see Note)
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- Preheat grill to high.
- Prick eggplants all over with a fork. Thread garlic cloves onto a skewer. Grill the eggplants, turning occasionally, until charred and tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Grill the garlic, turning once, until charred and tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Transfer the eggplants and garlic to a cutting board. When cool enough to handle, peel both. Transfer to a food processor. Add lemon juice, tahini and salt; process until almost smooth. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with sumac, if desired.
- Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Equipment: Skewer
- Tahini is a thick paste of ground sesame seeds. Look for it in large supermarkets in the Middle Eastern section or near other nut butters.
- The tart berries of a particular variety of sumac bush add a distinctive element to many Middle Eastern dishes. Find them whole or ground in Middle Eastern markets or online at kalustyans.com or buylebanese.com.
- Serving size: about ¼ cup
- Per serving: 33 calories; 1 g fat(0 g sat); 2 g fiber; 5 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 17 mcg folate; 0 mg cholesterol; 2 g sugars; 0 g added sugars; 16 IU vitamin A; 4 mg vitamin C; 11 mg calcium; 0 mg iron; 245 mg sodium; 161 mg potassium
- Carbohydrate Servings: ½
- Exchanges: 1 vegetable
Reviews 2
January 31, 2012
By: EatingWell User
Rich and smooth taste. I warmed it and served it as a side dish.
October 01, 2010
By: EatingWell User
wonderful .... it reminds me about a dish served by my brother in law in India.
