Baba Ghanouj (Eggplant and Sesame Spread) Recipe

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Baba Ghanouj (Eggplant and Sesame Spread)
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Ingredients
14
Count
Nutrition
237
Calories
Total time
85
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  2. Make several cuts in eggplant with sharp knife.
  3. Combine eggplant in large saucepan with enough salted water to cover completely.
  4. Weight with smaller saucepan filled with water and let soak 20 minutes;rinse under cold water.
  5. Transfer to baking sheet and roast, turning occasionally, until eggplant is very soft, about 50 to 60 minutes.
  6. Let cool; peel and seed eggplant.
  7. Transfer pulp to small bowl and mash with fork, or transfer to blender and puree (eggplant should retain some texture).
  8. Combine tahini and 1/4 cup lemon juice in large bowl and mix well.
  9. Add more lemon juice if necessary to make thick paste.
  10. Add green onion,garlic,sesame seed, 2 tablespoons oil, parsley,soy sauce, honey, red pepper and ground pepper and mix well; stir in eggplant puree and adjust seasoning.
  11. Transfer mixture to shallow serving bowl, drizzle with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
  12. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  13. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 236.81 Kcal (991 kJ)
Calories from fat 176.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.59g 30%
Sodium 179.23mg 7%
Potassium 345.43mg 7%
Total Carbs 13.05g 4%
Sugars 3.97g 16%
Dietary Fiber 4.59g 18%
Protein 5.97g 12%
Vitamin C 9.6mg 16%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 118.5mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 177.37 Kcal (743 kJ)
Calories from fat 132.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.67g 30%
Sodium 134.25mg 7%
Potassium 258.73mg 7%
Total Carbs 9.78g 4%
Sugars 2.98g 16%
Dietary Fiber 3.44g 18%
Protein 4.47g 12%
Vitamin C 7.2mg 16%
Iron 1.6mg 12%
Calcium 88.8mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.6
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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