Low Carb Babaganoush
Dive into this deliciously smoky and creamy *Low Carb Babaganoush*, a healthier twist on the classic Middle Eastern dip! Made with roasted eggplants, tahini, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of garlic, this low-carb recipe is packed with savory flavors and wholesome ingredients. Charred in the oven for maximum depth, the eggplants are blended with aromatic spices like cumin and paprika for a silky, nutrient-dense spread. Perfect as a guilt-free snack or appetizer, serve this baba ganoush with fresh veggies or as a topping for grilled protein. Ready in under an hour, it’s a crowd-pleasing dish that’s keto-friendly, vegan, and gluten-free!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplants
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prick the eggplants several times with a fork and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Roast the eggplants in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, turning them halfway through, until the skin is charred and the inside is very soft.
Remove the eggplants from the oven and allow them to cool slightly.
Once cool enough to handle, peel the skin off the eggplants and place the flesh in a strainer. Let it drain for a few minutes to remove excess liquid.
Transfer the drained eggplant flesh to a food processor.
Add the tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the food processor.
Pulse the ingredients together until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Transfer the babaganoush to a serving bowl and sprinkle with paprika and chopped parsley.
Drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil before serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
625 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.1 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1238 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.8 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.9 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.8 g | ||
| Protein | 13.9 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2439 mg | 188% | |
| Iron | 10718.5 mg | 59547% | |
| Potassium | 1702 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
