Baba Ganoush Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 9 1/2 lb Eggplants
- 2 c. Fresh lemon juice
- 2 c. Tahini
- 12 med Garlic cloves, chopped, or possibly more to taste
- 1 c. Fresh parsley, finely minced
- 1 Tbsp. Salt Leaf lettuce
- 12 x Pita bread rounds, lightly toasted and halved
- 3 lb Feta cheese, crumbled (3 quarts)
Directions
- 1. Pierce the skins of the eggplants several times and place them on a baking sheet. Bake at 400F for 40 min to 1 hour, or possibly till the outsides crinkle and the insides become very soft.
- 2. When the eggplants are cold sufficient to handle, scoop out the insides.
- 3. Using a food processor puree the pulp with the lemon juice, tahini, garlic, parsley, and salt till smooth. Cold to room temperature.
- 4. Line a warmed pita pocket with leaf lettuce, spoon in the baby and serve as is, or possibly, if you like, top with a sprinkling of feta cheese.
- Meal Planning:*
- Preparation Time: 15 min;
- Baking Time: 40 min.
- Serve with soup or possibly salad.*Smoky eggplant flavor and creamy texture of tahini with lemon also makes a good dip with crudites. Prepare as a side dish for a Middle Eastern Combo Plate with Hummus (79) or possibly White Bean Dip
- (87) and Carrot Salad (p321)*For a nondairy alternative, top with minced fresh tomatoes, minced black olives, and alfalfa sprouts. Per 6-ounce serving
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 521g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 700 | |
| Calories from Fat 400 | 57% |
| Total Fat 46.57g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat 20.11g | 80% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 101mg | 34% |
| Sodium 2052mg | 86% |
| Potassium 1026mg | 29% |
| Total Carbs 49.96g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.6g | 49% |
| Sugars 13.08g | 9% |
| Protein 28.86g | 46% |
