Mediterranean Diet Baba Ghanouj
Elevate your appetizer game with this Mediterranean Diet Baba Ghanouj recipe—a smoky, creamy, and nutrient-packed dip perfect for health-conscious food lovers. Featuring roasted eggplants as the star ingredient, this dish balances earthy tahini, zesty fresh lemon juice, and a hint of garlic for a robust flavor profile. A dash of cumin adds warmth, while extra-virgin olive oil lends a luxurious texture. Garnished with vibrant parsley and jewel-like pomegranate seeds, this baba ghanouj is both visually stunning and packed with antioxidants. Ready in under an hour, it’s ideal for entertaining or as a wholesome snack served with pita bread, pita chips, or crisp veggie sticks. Rich in plant-based goodness and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this recipe is a must-try for guilt-free indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplants
- 60 grams tahini
- 1 large lemon
- 2 small garlic cloves
- 30 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F).
Pierce the eggplants several times with a fork. Place them on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
Roast the eggplants in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the skin is charred and the flesh is tender, turning occasionally.
Remove the eggplants from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
Once cool enough to handle, peel the skin off the eggplants and allow any excess liquid to drain in a colander for about 10 minutes.
In a bowl, mash the eggplant flesh with a fork or potato masher.
Juice the lemon into a small bowl and mince the garlic cloves.
In a food processor, combine the mashed eggplants, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, cumin, and olive oil. Pulse until smooth and creamy.
Transfer the baba ghanouj to a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley and pomegranate seeds.
Serve with fresh pita bread, pita chips, or vegetable sticks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
873 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.5 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2449 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.2 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.1 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.4 g | ||
| Protein | 20.8 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 4745 mg | 365% | |
| Iron | 21432.0 mg | 119067% | |
| Potassium | 1844 mg | 39% | |
*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.
