Baba Ganouj
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.
Ingredients
Directions
Tips
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.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: about 1/4 cup
Per Serving:
33 calories; 1.5 g total fat; 0.2 g saturated fat; 245 mg sodium. 161 mg potassium; 4.8 g carbohydrates; 1.8 g fiber; 2 g sugar; 1.1 g protein; 16 IU vitamin a iu; 4 mg vitamin c; 17 mcg folate; 11 mg calcium; 12 mg magnesium;
Exchanges:
1 vegetable
