Paleo Baba Ganoush
Experience a healthier twist on a classic Middle Eastern favorite with this Paleo Baba Ganoush recipe! Perfect for those embracing a clean-eating lifestyle, this smoky, creamy dip features roasted eggplant blended with Paleo-friendly tahini, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic spices like cumin and smoked paprika. Crafted in just under an hour, this gluten-free, dairy-free recipe is ideal for serving as a vibrant appetizer or snack alongside fresh vegetable sticks or grain-free crackers. The charred eggplant provides an irresistible depth of flavor, while fresh parsley lends a bright finishing touch. Whether you're hosting guests or looking for a nutritious treat, this Paleo Baba Ganoush is sure to delight every palate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces large eggplants
- 0.5 cup tahini (make sure it's Paleo-friendly)
- 0.25 cup lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prick the eggplants in several places with a fork, place them on a baking sheet, and roast in the oven for 35-40 minutes until the skin is charred and the flesh is soft.
Remove the eggplants from the oven and let them cool until they can be handled. Once cooled, slice them open and scoop out the flesh into a bowl, discarding the skins.
In a food processor, combine the eggplant flesh, tahini, lemon juice, peeled garlic cloves, olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, and sea salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice to your preference.
Garnish the baba ganoush with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Serve with fresh vegetable sticks or Paleo-friendly crackers as a delicious and healthy dip.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
775 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.7 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2359 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.4 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.1 g | 122% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.2 g | ||
| Protein | 12.4 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 153 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 2668 mg | 57% | |
*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.
