Baba Ganoush is a popular Middle Eastern dish which is served with pita as an appetizer or a side salad. In Israel, it is called eggplant salad with tahini.
In Israel, there are two versions of egg plant salad: this one, which is made with tahini, and one that is made with mayonnaise.
Baba Ganoush is usually eaten as a starter with pita and other salads like red cabbage salad and Israeli salad.
In the Middle East, the concept of a salad is very different than in the States.
Here, a salad rarely, if ever, includes lettuce, for instance.
Instead, they are more what Americans would think of as side salads.
However, they are served as a starter course and remain on the table throughout the meal.
Baba Ganoush
Baba Ganoush is a popular Middle Eastern dish which is served with pita as an appetizer or a side salad. In Israel, it is called eggplant salad with tahini.
Ingredients
- 2 eggplants
- ¼ cup raw tahini
- 1 lemon, squeezed
- 2 cloves, crushed
- salt
- olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F or 220°C.
- Using a fork, poke holes into the eggplant
- Place on a lined baking tray. Put on the middle shelf in the oven.
- Roast for 40 to 45 minutes or until very soft.
- Peel away the skin and remove the flesh with a fork.
- Chop with a knife and mash with a fork or use a food processor to make sure it is smooth and not stringy.
- Place in a bowl and add tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt to taste. Mix until well combined and smooth.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 90Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 101mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 5gSugar: 6gProtein: 2g