This Bahraini style baba ghanoush is amazing and easy to make. It goes perfectly with Bahraini bread called Khubz, you could use a pita bread as a substitute. Dip your bread in this delicious spread and enjoy. It would also be great as a vegetable dip as well. Can be served warm or cold.
Baba Ghanoush (Eggplant, tahini and olive appetizer)
A flavorful creamy and delicious spread made with eggplant and tahini.
Servings 4
Calories 196kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large eggplant
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons tahini a sesame paste
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 black olives for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
- Place whole eggplant on a baking sheet and bake for about 1 hour until the outer shell is crisp and the inside is soft.
- Let the eggplant cool, then remove the green cap and skin.
- Spoon the inside into a food processor or blender
- Add garlic, tahini, salt, lemon juice and yogurt.
- Puree until creamy
- Spoon into a serving dish and garnish with olive oil and whole olives
- Serve warm or cold, with khubz or vegetables for dipping
Nutrition
Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 258mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 86IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg
