Sugar-Free Baba Ghanouj
Indulge in the creamy and smoky flavors of Sugar-Free Baba Ghanouj, a healthy twist on the classic Middle Eastern dip. Made with tender roasted eggplants, nutty tahini, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic garlic, this recipe is completely free of added sugars, letting the natural ingredients shine. Seasoned with a hint of ground cumin and topped with a sprinkle of smoked paprika and fresh parsley, this dip is brimming with authentic, bold flavors. Perfect as a nutrient-packed snack or appetizer, it pairs beautifully with crisp vegetable sticks or warm whole-grain pita bread. Ready in under an hour, this easy-to-make baba ghanouj is vegan, gluten-free, and ideal for health-conscious food lovers seeking a guilt-free, delicious option.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large eggplants
- 0.25 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 small garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Pierce the eggplants several times with a fork and place them on a baking sheet.
Roast the eggplants in the oven for about 45 minutes, or until they are soft and the skin is charred.
Once roasted, remove the eggplants from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
Peel off the charred skin from the eggplants and discard it. Place the flesh in a colander to drain excess moisture for about 10 minutes.
In a food processor, combine the eggplant flesh, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and ground cumin.
Process the mixture until smooth and creamy. Adjust salt and lemon juice to taste, if needed.
Transfer the baba ghanouj to a serving bowl.
Garnish with a sprinkle of smoked paprika and freshly chopped parsley.
Drizzle a little more olive oil on top and serve with fresh vegetable sticks or whole-grain pita bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
909 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.7 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1276 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.1 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.4 g | 126% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.0 g | ||
| Protein | 23.1 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 4765 mg | 367% | |
| Iron | 21432.8 mg | 119071% | |
| Potassium | 2503 mg | 53% | |
*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.
