Paleo Babaganoush
Creamy, smoky, and utterly satisfying, this Paleo Babaganoush takes the classic Middle Eastern dip to the next level with a health-conscious twist. Perfectly roasted eggplants form the velvety base, enriched with tahini, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of smoked paprika for an irresistible depth of flavor. This guilt-free recipe is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan, making it an ideal appetizer or snack for anyone following a paleo lifestyle or other clean-eating diets. Easy to prepare in under an hour, it's perfect as a dip for fresh veggies, a spread for wraps, or a flavor-packed side dish. Garnished with a pop of fresh parsley and black pepper, this crowd-pleasing dish is sure to become your go-to for nutritious, delicious entertaining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large eggplants
- 0.25 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 large garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash and dry the eggplants, then pierce them several times with a fork.
Place the eggplants on a baking sheet and roast them in the oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the skin is charred and the eggplants have collapsed.
Remove the eggplants from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes until they are safe to handle.
Once cooled, cut the eggplants open and scoop out the flesh into a fine mesh strainer to drain any excess liquid for about 10 minutes.
In a food processor, combine the drained eggplant flesh, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, sea salt, and smoked paprika.
Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary, to ensure all ingredients are well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, lemon juice, or olive oil if needed.
Transfer the babaganoush to a serving bowl and garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and black pepper.
Serve with fresh vegetables or as desired. Enjoy your delicious and healthy Paleo Babaganoush!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
143 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.7 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 177 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.6 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 788 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 3572.1 mg | 19845% | |
| Potassium | 364 mg | 8% | |
*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.
