Baba Ghanoush
Nutrivore Score: 349
Ingredients
- 2 large eggplants peeled and sliced in 1-inch rounds
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic crushed to course paste
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- In a bowl, toss the eggplant rounds with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and the salt. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
- Place the roasted eggplant in a blender or food processor with the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Taste and add more salt, if desired.
- Pour the baba ghanoush into a bowl and place in the refrigerator to chill before serving. Drizzle with additional olive oil and sprinkle with cumin, if desired. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Baba Ghanoush
Amount per Serving
Calories
100
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Sodium
149
mg
6
%
Potassium
289
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
8
g
3
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
31
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
18
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.