Baba Ghannouj(Appetizer)

Cook: 40 min Cuisine: Mediterranean

A smoky, creamy eggplant dip with tahini, lemon, garlic, and spices, perfect for appetizers or gatherings, offering bold flavors and a velvety texture.

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Ingredients

  • 3 large eggplants
  • 1 cup tahini
  • 1 1/4 cups lemon juice
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Trim the stem from the eggplants.
  2. Bake the eggplants at 400°F until the flesh is soft and the skins begin to crisp.
  3. Cool the eggplants for 15 minutes.
  4. Split the eggplants open and scoop out the flesh.
  5. Scrape the flesh without tearing the skin to enhance the smoky flavor.
  6. Mash the flesh until relatively smooth.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

324 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.9g 20% DV
Total Fat 20.6g 26% DV
Carbs 34.5g 13% DV
Fiber 10.4g 37% DV
Sugar 4.7g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9918.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 693.5mg 15% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 524.8mcg 58% DV
Vitamin C 19.5mg 22% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 158.3mg 12% DV
Iron 3.5mg 19% DV

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

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