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Eggplant & Walnut Dip (Baba Ghanoush) recipe by Safe Plated

Eggplant & Walnut Dip (Baba Ghanoush)

A classic Mediterranean dip made with roasted eggplant, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and walnuts for added richness and texture. Serve with gluten-free crackers or vegetable sticks.

65m4 servings
Contains nutsContains sesameWHEAT-free
280 cal|8g protein|20g carbs|20g fat|7g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 large Eggplant
  • 1/4 cup Tahini
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/4 cup Walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to about 205°C (200°C).
  2. 2Pierce eggplant several times with a fork. Roast for 40-50 minutes, or until skin is blackened and flesh is soft.
  3. 3Let eggplant cool slightly, then scoop out the flesh and discard the skin.
  4. 4In a food processor, combine eggplant flesh, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, walnuts, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  5. 5Process until smooth and creamy.
  6. 6Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with additional olive oil. Garnish with chopped walnuts.
  7. 7Serve with gluten-free crackers or vegetable sticks.

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