Baba Ganouche with Crackers and Salad Recipe Video

Baba Ganouche is a Middle Eastern appetizer or dip made from eggplant.

Summary

Preparation Time25 MinCooking Time40 Min
Ready In1 Hr 5 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings4
TasteMethod
VegetarianMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Eggplant2 Large
 Tahini2 Tablespoon
 Garlic2 Clove (10 gm), pressed
 Fresh lemon juice1 Tablespoon
 Ground cumin1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Sea salt1 Pinch
 Extra-virgin olive oil1 Tablespoon
 Fresh parsley1 Tablespoon
 Pita bread rounds4 Small
 Crackers1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Sunflower seed1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 473 Calories from Fat 127

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 15 g23.5%

Saturated Fat 3.4 g17.2%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 580.8 mg24.2%

Total Carbohydrates 74 g24.8%

Dietary Fiber 9.3 g37.2%

Sugars 5.6 g

Protein 12 g23.8%

Vitamin A 7.7% Vitamin C 21.5%

Calcium 7.2% Iron 23.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Things You Will Need

Oven
Baking sheet
Masher
Spoon
Mixing bowl

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Cut the eggplants in half and place it on a baking sheet.

MAKING
3. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes or until soft.
4. Once done remove and let it cool, scoop out the flesh using spoon, discard the skin.
5. Mash the eggplant with a fork until smooth.
6. Add the tahini, garlic, lemon juice and the cumin and mix well. Season with salt to taste, and add more tahini, lemon juice, to taste.
7. Drizzle with a little olive oil and garnish with parsley, olives and sun flower seeds.

SERVING
8. Serve with baba ganouche with rice crackers or pita bread.
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