Baba Ghanuj

May 15, 2023May 15, 20230 0

Delicious Baba Ghanuj recipe for your midday meal

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

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Baba Ghanuj is a popular dip, hailing from the Levant region of the Middle East. This dish is also known as Baba Ganoush and is typically served as an appetizer or snack. The dish has gained popularity in recent years due to its delicious taste and ease of preparation. The combination of roasted eggplant, garlic, tahini, and lemon juice creates a creamy and smoky flavor that is hard to resist. The dish is often paired with fresh pita bread or vegetables and can be served as part of a spread or as a standalone appetizer. Enjoy this deliciously healthy appetizer with friends and family today!

Instructions

1.	Cut eggplants into small pieces with their skin on.
2.	Roast the eggplants along with unpeeled garlic cloves for around 20 minutes in the oven at 475 degrees F.
3.	Once cool, remove the skin of the eggplants and blend them, including the garlic cloves, in a food processor.
4.	Add lemon juice, tahini, salt, and olive oil and mix well to combine.
5.	Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
6.	Garnish with ground sumac before serving.

PROS

Baba Ghanuj is a healthy and tasty appetizer that can be enjoyed by all, regardless of dietary restrictions.

The dish is low calorie, low fat, high in fiber, and loaded with flavor from the roasted garlic and tahini.

CONS

Although Baba Ghanuj is a healthy dish, it can be high in sodium if too much salt is added.

Certain individuals with allergies to sesame seeds or garlic may need to avoid this dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Baba Ghanuj is a nutritious appetizer that is low in calories, high in fiber, and loaded with vitamins and minerals.
Eggplants, the main ingredient, are high in fiber, potassium, and antioxidants, which are essential for overall good health.
The garlic in the dish is also known for its anti-inflammatory properties, which can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease.

	2 pounds eggplant
	4 cloves garlic , unpeeled
	1/4 cup lemon juice
	2 tablespoons tahini
	1 1/4 teaspoons salt
	1 tablespoon olive oil , or to taste
	1 pinch ground sumac , or to taste