Baba Ganoush

Sides

Baba Ganoush

95kcal
3gprotein
10 minsprep
40 minscook
6servings
Easy

A healthy sides recipe — baba ganoush at just 95 calories per serving.

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Ingredients

  • 2 large aubergines
  • 3 tbsp tahini
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt
  • Pomegranate seeds and parsley to serve

Method

  1. 1

    Char aubergines directly over a gas flame or under a hot grill, turning, until completely blackened.

  2. 2

    Cool, then peel and drain in a colander 10 mins.

  3. 3

    Roughly chop flesh.

  4. 4

    Mix with tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and cumin.

  5. 5

    Season generously.

  6. 6

    Serve drizzled with olive oil and topped with pomegranate seeds.

Tip: Aubergine is very low in calories and rich in nasunin, an antioxidant that protects brain cell membranes.