Ba-Ba Ganouch

Prep: 15 min Cook: 11 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Mediterranean

A smoky, creamy eggplant dip with tahini, garlic, and lemon, perfect for sharing as an appetizer or snack with pita bread and fresh vegetables.

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Ingredients

  • 2 medium eggplants
  • 1 crushed garlic clove
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. sesame paste
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil

Instructions

  1. Microwave eggplants on High for 10 to 11 minutes or until very soft.
  2. Peel eggplants and put into a blender.
  3. Add crushed garlic, lemon juice, and sesame paste to the blender.
  4. Blend on high speed until well mixed.
  5. Chill for 2 hours before serving.
  6. Serve as a dip with wedges of pita bread stuffed with sliced tomato.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

461 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.7g 13% DV
Total Fat 41.9g 54% DV
Carbs 17.8g 6% DV
Fiber 2g 7% DV
Sugar 1.3g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 146.8mg 6% DV
Potassium 199.5mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 4mcg
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 249mg 19% DV
Iron 5.7mg 32% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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