Weaam's Baba Ghanouj Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Weaam's Baba Ghanouj Recipe). Baba Ghanouj is a traditional Middle Eastern appetizer. My version of Baba Ghanouj uses pomegranate molasses instead of lemon, and crushed walnuts for texture. This can be made a day ahead. Bring to room temperature, drizzle with olive oil, and serve with pita bread.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 12

Yield: 1 1/2 cup

Weaam's Baba Ghanouj Recipe

Ingredients

1 large eggplant

1 clove garlic

minced

or more to taste

salt to taste

¼ cup tahini

2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses

2 tablespoons yogurt

1 tablespoon walnuts

crushed

or more to taste

Appetizer and Snack

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Prick the skin of the eggplant in several places and place on the baking sheet.

Step 2

Roast eggplant in the preheated oven until tender and skin is blistered and blackened 40 to 50 minutes. Cool until easier to handle about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Cut the eggplant in half scoop out the pulp and cut into pieces. Discard any seeds.

Step 4

Mash garlic and salt into a paste using a mortar and pestle. Add eggplant pieces and mash until smooth. Stir in tahini pomegranate molasses yogurt and walnuts mixing well to combine. Transfer to a small bowl cover with plastic wrap and chill.

Nutritional Information

Weaam's Baba Ghanouj Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 49.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.7g 3%

Carbohydrates: 4.6g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 2.4g 10%

Sugars: 1.6g

Fat: 3.2g 5%

Saturated Fat: 0.5g 2%

Cholesterol: 0.2mg

Vitamin A Iu: 20.1IU

Niacin Equivalents: 1mg 8%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Vitamin C: 1.4mg 2%

Folate: 18.2mcg 5%

Calcium: 32mg 3%

Iron: 0.6mg 3%

Magnesium: 14.1mg 5%

Potassium: 160.8mg 5%

Sodium: 21.6mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 29

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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