Sugar-Free Babaganoush
Dive into the rich, smoky flavors of this Sugar-Free Babaganoush—a healthy twist on the classic Middle Eastern dip. Made with roasted eggplants, creamy tahini, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic spices like cumin and smoked paprika, this recipe is naturally sugar-free, gluten-free, and packed with nutrients. The eggplants are roasted to perfection for a charred, tender texture, then blended into a velvety smooth dip that's perfect for pairing with fresh veggies, pita bread, or gluten-free crackers. Garnished with parsley and a drizzle of olive oil, this wholesome appetizer is sure to be a crowd-pleaser that satisfies your craving for both flavor and health. Perfect for vegan, vegetarian, and sugar-conscious eaters!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole large eggplants
- 60 ml tahini
- 45 ml fresh lemon juice
- 30 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 15 g, chopped fresh parsley
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prick the eggplants several times with a fork and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Roast the eggplants in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes, or until they are tender and the skin is charred, turning them halfway through baking.
Remove the eggplants from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
Once cool enough to handle, peel the skins off the eggplants and discard the skins.
Place the peeled eggplant flesh in a food processor or blender.
Add tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, and sea salt to the food processor.
Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Transfer the babaganoush to a serving bowl and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and smoked paprika.
Drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil on top for garnish.
Serve the baba ganoush with fresh vegetables, pita bread, or your favorite gluten-free crackers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
918 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.1 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2427 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.8 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.8 g | 146% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.9 g | ||
| Protein | 25.4 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 4789 mg | 368% | |
| Iron | 21433.9 mg | 119077% | |
| Potassium | 2952 mg | 63% | |
*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.
