Appetizers / Soups / Salads

Baba Gannouj is for Snack.

Baba Gannouj takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Baba Gannouj takes 45 minutes to cook.

Baba Gannouj makes 28 servings.

The ingredients for Baba Gannouj are:

2 Eggplants, unpeeled
Cooking spray (I use olive oil type)
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1-3 cloves of garlic (or more, if you're a garlic lover!)
1/4 - 1/2 cup lemon juice
salt and black pepper, to taste

Here is how you make Baba Gannouj:

1. Cut off stems of eggplants, and poke several deep holes in them with a fork.2. Place eggplants in a baking dish, then cover eggplants in a thin layer of olive oil cooking spray.3. Bake in a pre-heated oven for 35-45 minutes, turning once or twice, until thoroughly cooked. (Alternative: roast whole eggplants on the BBQ grill for a sensational smoky flavor.)4. Let the eggplants cool for a little while before continuing (they don't have to be cold, but you don't want to burn your fingers during the preparation, either).5. Using a food processor or blender, combine olive oil and sesame seeds until seeds are pulverized and you have a paste (alternately, you can buy pre-made tahini).6. Add 1/4 cup lemon juice and 1-2 cloves garlic.7. Cut the eggplant into large chunks -- whatever size is appropriate for your blender or food processor. Add them 1-2 pieces at a time, and process until you have a smooth puree.8. Add more lemon juice, garlic, salt and black pepper to suit your tastes. (The full amounts listed here makes a very garlic-y and very lemon-y baba gannouj, so add lemon and garlic slowly, tasting often, until it is to your own liking.) Also, you may need to add a bit of water to get the desired consistency. It can be anywhere from a thick paste (great for spreading on bread for a sandwich) to a sauce (good for dipping pita bread, carrot sticks, or chips). Go with how you like it!9. Pour into a bowl, and let cool. Once it has cooled to room temperature, cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator.3 tablespoons per serving. The whole recipe makes 26-30 servings, depending on the size of the eggplants and the amount of extra lemon juice and water added (step 8). The Nutrition info here is based upon 28 servings.Serving Size: 3 tablespoons per serving (26-30 servings)Number of Servings: 28Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KALISCHILDE.

The nutritional information for Baba Gannouj is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 28
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 66.7

• Total Fat: 5.7 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 91.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 3.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g
• Protein: 1.0 g

The dietary needs meet for Baba Gannouj is Vegan