Minted Baba Ganoush

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Ingredients

  • 2 medium sized eggplants
  • 2 garlic cloves, slivered
  • 1/3 cup tahini (good quality, organic for the best flavour)
  • 1 lemon, juice of
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • salt
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, minced

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 190C (375F). Using a sharp knife, make several deep cuts in the eggplant and place the garlic pieces inside. Place on a baking sheet and bake until soft, about 40 minutes. Allow to cool. Remove the eggplant skin and discard.
  2. Transfer the eggplant flesh and garlic to a food processors. Add the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil and salt to taste and process until smooth.
  3. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with the mint. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

525 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.2g 16% DV
Total Fat 43.1g 55% DV
Carbs 30.4g 11% DV
Fiber 3.1g 11% DV
Sugar 7.3g 15% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9862.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 312.3mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 3.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 4mcg
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 174.3mg 13% DV
Iron 3.8mg 21% 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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