Baba Ghanoush

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
12%
Baba Ghanoush
225 min.
6
128kcal

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Baba Ghanoush: A Flavorful Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Dairy-Free Delight!
Are you a food enthusiast looking for a delicious and healthy appetizer that caters to various dietary needs? Look no further than this exquisite Baba Ghanoush recipe! Not only is it vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, but it's also incredibly easy to make and packed with a myriad of health benefits.
This Baba Ghanoush is the perfect dish for those warm summer evenings when you want to gather with friends and family for a light and refreshing meal. With its delightful blend of flavors and its impressive nutritional profile, it's no wonder that this Middle Eastern classic has become a favorite in kitchens around the world.
In just 225 minutes, you can enjoy a delicious and healthy snack that serves six. Each serving contains only 128 calories, making it an excellent choice for those watching their waistline. Plus, with its low glycemic index and load, this dish is suitable for individuals with diabetes or those looking to maintain stable blood sugar levels.
Baba Ghanoush is not only a feast for your taste buds but also a nutritional powerhouse. It's rich in essential nutrients like copper, vitamin B1, manganese, fiber, and folate, just to name a few. Additionally, it's packed with various flavonoids, including delphinidin, eriodictyol, hesperetin, naringenin, and myricetin, which have been linked to numerous health benefits, such as reduced inflammation and improved heart health.
So why wait? Dive into this delightful Baba Ghanoush recipe and impress your loved ones with your culinary skills. Whether you're hosting a dinner party, attending a potluck, or simply looking for a new snack to enjoy at home, this dish is sure to be a hit!

Ingredients

  •  eggplant 
  • cloves garlic minced
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon 
  • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil 
  • servings salt and pepper to taste
  • tablespoons sesame seed 
  • 0.3 cup tahini 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • blender

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. Place eggplant on baking sheet, and make holes in the skin with a fork. Roast it for 30 to 40 minutes, turning occasionally, or until soft.
  3. Remove from oven, and place into a large bowl of cold water.
  4. Remove from water, and peel skin off.
  5. Place eggplant, lemon juice, tahini, sesame seeds, and garlic in an electric blender, and puree. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Transfer eggplant mixture to a medium size mixing bowl, and slowly mix in olive oil. Refrigerate for 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories128kcal
Protein8.87%
Fat67.1%
Carbs24.03%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.83
Glycemic Load
0.86
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
6.4630434927733%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
65.41mg
Eriodictyol
0.5mg
Hesperetin
1.47mg
Naringenin
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:128.23kcal
6.41%
Fat:10.29g
15.83%
Saturated Fat:1.44g
9.01%
Carbohydrates:8.3g
2.77%
Net Carbohydrates:5.17g
1.88%
Sugar:2.97g
3.3%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:199.45mg
8.67%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:3.06g
6.12%
Copper:0.34mg
16.82%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
14.29%
Manganese:0.26mg
13.06%
Fiber:3.13g
12.5%
Phosphorus:116.44mg
11.64%
Folate:31.24ยตg
7.81%
Vitamin C:6.35mg
7.69%
Magnesium:30.41mg
7.6%
Potassium:247.74mg
7.08%
Selenium:4.74ยตg
6.77%
Vitamin B3:1.2mg
5.98%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.86%
Iron:1.05mg
5.84%
Zinc:0.81mg
5.39%
Vitamin E:0.76mg
5.04%
Calcium:49.54mg
4.95%
Vitamin K:4.8ยตg
4.57%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.91%
Vitamin B5:0.24mg
2.35%
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