Mediterranean diet recipe: Homemade Baba Ganoush Platter
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Homemade Baba Ganoush Platter

Smoky roasted eggplant dip with pita and crisp vegetables fits the Mediterranean diet perfectly. An easy homemade lunch you can share today.

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Prep Time
15 min
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Cook Time
35 min
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Servings
4
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Difficulty
easy

🥘 Ingredients

Dip

  • 2 large eggplants
  • 3 tbsp tahini
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and smoked paprika

Serve

  • Warm pita bread
  • Carrot sticks
  • Cucumber slices
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Olives

📝 Instructions

  1. 1

    Roast whole eggplants at 425°F for 35 minutes until collapsed and charred. Cool and scoop out flesh.

  2. 2

    Blend flesh with tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and salt until smooth.

  3. 3

    Transfer to a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle paprika.

  4. 4

    Serve with pita and raw vegetables for dipping.

    💡 Tip: Char the eggplant directly over a flame for extra smokiness.

📊 Nutrition Facts

Calories210
Protein5g
Carbohydrates24g
Fat12g
Fiber8g

Per serving

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