Baba Ghanuj

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds eggplant
  • 4 cloves garlic, unpeeled
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste
  • 1 pinch ground sumac, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Prick eggplants all over with a fork; place on a baking sheet.
  2. Roast eggplants in the preheated oven, turning occasionally, until charred and tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
  3. Thread garlic cloves on a skewer.
  4. Roast garlic in the preheated oven, turning once, until charred and tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
  5. Cool eggplants and garlic until easily handled, about 5 minutes. Peel and transfer to a food processor. Add lemon juice, tahini, and salt; process until smooth.
  6. Drizzle eggplant mixture with olive oil and sprinkle with sumac.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

465 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.9g 14% DV
Total Fat 41.2g 53% DV
Carbs 20.4g 7% DV
Fiber 3.6g 13% DV
Sugar 2.1g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9911.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 190.3mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 4.5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 0.4mg
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 121.5mg 9% DV
Iron 1.7mg 9% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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