Name: Baba Ghanoush
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants, (about 1 pound each); 4 cloves garlic, unpeeled; 0.25 cup lemon juice; 2 tablespoons tahini, (see Note); 1.25 teaspoons salt; Extra-virgin olive oil, for garnish; Ground sumac, for garnish (see Note)

Baba Ghanoush

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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.

Carolyn Malcoun

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

12 servings, about 1/4 cup each

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Low Added Sugars Low Carbohydrate Low-Calorie Vegan Vegetarian

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Ingredients

2 medium eggplants, (about 1 pound each)
4 cloves garlic, unpeeled
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons tahini, (see Note)
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
Extra-virgin olive oil, for garnish
Ground sumac, for garnish (see Note)

Directions

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.

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 (per serving)

33	Calories
2g	Fat
5g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Serving Size about 1/4 cup
Calories 33
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 5g	2%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 1g	2%
Total Fat 2g	2%
Saturated Fat 0g	1%
Vitamin A 16IU	0%
Vitamin C 4mg	4%
Folate 17mcg	4%
Sodium 245mg	11%
Calcium 11mg	1%
Iron 0mg	2%
Magnesium 12mg	3%
Potassium 161mg	3%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.