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Baba Ghanoush (Eggplant, tahini and olive appetizer)

A flavorful creamy and delicious spread made with eggplant and tahini.
Course Appetiizer
Cuisine Bahrain
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 196kcal
Author International Cuisine

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