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Baba Ghanoush

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An excellent party dip that is diabetic-friendly.

 "Great stuff. I never know what to do with eggplant. This recipe is very simple and easy to make. I was a little concerned that the eggplant wasn't cooked enough when I took it out of the oven (I did 15 min on each side, I'll do 20 on each side next time) but it turned out fine. Thanks!" - ShaunBarney

Yield: 48 Ready in 45 minutes

Cuisine: Middle EasternMain Ingredient: Eggplants

(3.6, 9) 88% would make again (reviews)

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tablespoons          
Original recipe makes 48
16 ounceseggplant; - 1 large
3 clovesGarlic; minced
1/4 cuptahini; (sesame seed paste)
3 tablespoonsLemon juice
1/2 teaspoonSalt
1/8 teaspoonCayenne pepper

Baba Ghanoush Preparation

Pierce the eggplant all over 30 to 40 times with a toothpick or small skewer. Roast on a grill or under a broiler for 15-20 minutes until charred and softened. Then, turn once to char and soften the second side. Cool to room temperature.

Slice the eggplant into halves vertically. Scoop out the flesh and place in a food processor. Add a little of the charred skin, the garlic, tahini, lemon juice, salt and cayenne pepper. Puree until smooth.

Serve with pita crisps or veggies for dipping.

Adapted from recipe by: Chef Terry Conlan

Notes

An old, enduring recipe such as Baba Gbanoush has antecedents still - a pre-recipe history, unwritten, but marked, when someone took an eggplant and threw it on the fire, discovering first that, lo, it was good and later that, lo, it was even better with garlic, sesame, and citrus.

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    • Calories Per Serving: 11
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    Baba Ghanoush Reviews

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    4 months, 3 weeks, 5 days, 15 hours, 10 minutes ago
    Perfect! Couldnt believe how ez it was.
    8 months, 3 weeks, 3 days, 14 hours, 13 minutes ago
    It was an ok recipe, I love eggplant and very spice filled foods I felt this was too bland.
    10 months, 4 weeks, 20 hours, 13 minutes ago
    Has potential. I'm a garlic lover but the garlic was so overpowering as to be painful. I suggest adding one clove at a time and tasting it along the way.
    1 years, 2 months, 3 weeks, 1 days, 2 hours, 42 minutes ago
    Made this tonight and it was great. This took me back to my summer in Israel overlooking the mediterranian.
    1 years, 11 months, 1 weeks, 5 days, 13 hours, ago
    Great stuff. I never know what to do with eggplant. This recipe is very simple and easy to make. I was a little concerned that the eggplant wasn't cooked enough when I took it out of the oven (I did 15 min on each side, I'll do 20 on each side next time) but it turned out fine. Thanks!
    3 years, 9 months, 1 weeks, 5 days, 16 hours, 28 minutes ago
    [I made edits to this recipe.]
    7 years, 3 months, 3 weeks, 1 days, 3 hours, 48 minutes ago
    One eggplant makes quite a bit of this dtuff. Fortunatly it keeps well in the refrigerator.
    7 years, 3 months, 3 weeks, 1 days, 22 hours, 49 minutes ago
    An old, enduring recipe such as Baba Gbanousb has antecedents still - a pre-recipe history, unwritten, but marked, when someone took an eggplant and threw it on the fire, discovering first that, lo, it was good and later that, lo, it was even better with garlic, sesame, and citrus.
    [I posted this recipe.]
    7 years, 3 months, 3 weeks, 1 days, 22 hours, 51 minutes ago

    Tags

    1. Appetizers
    2. Brunch
    3. Hors dOeuvres
    4. Snacks
    5. Vegetables
    6. Simple - Easy
    7. Roast
    8. Low-fat
    9. Meatless
    10. Vegetarian
    11. Atkins-Friendly
    12. Diabetic
    13. Low Sugar
    14. Middle Eastern
    15. Eggplants
    16. Summer
    17. Savory
    18. KQMvEYKDgcpEO

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