Lebanese Baba Ghanoush
Description
This Middle-Eastern dessert features Eggplant, unpeeled, about 1. The flavors come together beautifully. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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lb 1 lg Clove garlic, peeled and -crushed 2 tb Tahini (sesame paste) 1/2 Lemon or to taste , juice of Salt to taste Garnishes: 3 tb Olive oil Pita bread
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cut into wedges Chopped parsley Using a fork, poke the eggplant at least a dozen times.
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Place on a bking sheet and broil on all sides about 4 to 5 inches from the source of heat.
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Turn often until the eggplant is browned nicely all over.
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Total time will be about 45 minutes.
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Remove the eggplant from the broiler and allow to cool for a few mintues.
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Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise, and scoop out the soft insides, discarding the browned peel.
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In a bowl mash the eggplant and the remaining ingredients, except the garnishes, with a fork.
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Do not use a food processor or blender as you do not want too smooth a paste.
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Serve on a plate with the oilve oil and parsley sprinkled over the top.
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Guests dip the bread wedges into the Baba Ghanoush and go directly to heaven without passing go!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 6.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.1g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 0.8mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 1.5g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
- Sugars 0.9g
- Protein 0.2g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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