Baba Gonoush (Egyptian Dish)

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
45%
Baba Gonoush (Egyptian Dish)
45 min.
5
243kcal

Suggestions

This delicious and healthy Baba Ganoush is a traditional Egyptian dish that is perfect as a side or appetizer. It's a simple dish with a creamy texture and a smoky flavor that is sure to impress. The key to this recipe is grilling the eggplant to give it that authentic charred taste. The addition of tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil creates a rich and creamy dip, while the garlic and parsley add a fresh kick. This dish is not only tasty but also packed with nutrients, offering a good source of vitamins and minerals. It's a great option for those following a vegetarian or vegan diet, and it's also gluten-free and dairy-free. With a low glycemic index and load, it's a healthier choice that won't spike your blood sugar. The preparation is straightforward, and the result is a flavorful and nutritious dish that will become a favorite in no time.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly-ground
  • large size eggplant 
  • cloves garlic minced
  • tablespoons juice of lemon 
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • servings parsley fresh chopped for garnish
  • servings salt to taste
  • 0.3 cup tahini 

Equipment

  • grill

Directions

  1. Pierce Brinjal with the help of fork, Then grill over a flame till tender. Check tenderness by inserting fork in skin. It takes around 20-30 minutes.
  2. Cut grilled Brinjal in two parts and scoup out flesh/pulp.
  3. Add Tahini, Lemon juice, Olive oil, Garlic , salt and pepper and process in an electical processor.Baba Gonoush is ready.
  4. Garnish with Olive oil and Fresh Parsley/Coriander leave and serve with Pita breadd/khubz.

Nutrition Facts

Calories243kcal
Protein7.79%
Fat60.87%
Carbs31.34%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.8
Glycemic Load
2.66
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
16.44652173913%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
235.48mg
Eriodictyol
0.44mg
Hesperetin
1.3mg
Naringenin
0.12mg
Apigenin
8.63mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Myricetin
0.63mg
Quercetin
0.2mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:242.71kcal
12.14%
Fat:17.73g
27.27%
Saturated Fat:2.49g
15.55%
Carbohydrates:20.53g
6.84%
Net Carbohydrates:11.47g
4.17%
Sugar:9.99g
11.1%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:206.48mg
8.98%
Protein:5.1g
10.21%
Vitamin K:82.09µg
78.18%
Fiber:9.07g
36.27%
Manganese:0.71mg
35.56%
Copper:0.43mg
21.66%
Potassium:728.23mg
20.81%
Vitamin B1:0.31mg
20.57%
Folate:80.2µg
20.05%
Vitamin C:16.1mg
19.52%
Phosphorus:167.78mg
16.78%
Vitamin E:2.43mg
16.18%
Vitamin B6:0.29mg
14.35%
Magnesium:53.36mg
13.34%
Vitamin B3:2.54mg
12.7%
Iron:1.54mg
8.56%
Vitamin A:410.05IU
8.2%
Vitamin B5:0.82mg
8.17%
Selenium:5.32µg
7.59%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.31%
Zinc:1.07mg
7.15%
Calcium:53.17mg
5.32%
Source:Foodista