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Roasted Eggplant Dip

Yield: Makes 8 (1/4-cup) servings

Baba ghanoush is the name of this traditional and healthy Middle Eastern appetizer. For the best flavor, choose firm, smooth-skinned eggplants for roasting. You can reduce the fat content of the dip by pouring any oil off the top of the tahini before measuring it.





Ingredients:



2eggplants (about 1 pound each)

1/4cup lemon juice

3tablespoons sesame tahini*

4cloves garlic, minced

2teaspoons hot pepper sauce

1/2teaspoon salt

Paprika

1tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Red chili pepper slices** (optional)

Pita bread rounds, cut into wedges









Preparation:





1.Prepare grill for direct cooking. Prick eggplants in several places with fork. Place eggplants on grid. Grill, covered, over medium-high heat 30 to 40 minutes or until skin is black and blistered and pulp is soft, turning often. Peel eggplants when cool enough to handle. Let cool to room temperature.2.Place eggplant pulp in food processor with lemon juice, tahini, garlic, pepper sauce and salt; process until smooth. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to blend. Sprinkle top with paprika and parsley and red pepper slices; serve with pita bread.









Nutritional Information:







Serving Size:







Protein

2 g







Fiber

3 g







Carbohydrate

9 g







Saturated Fat









Total Fat

2 g







Calories from Fat

26 %







Calories

49







Sodium

170 mg









Dietary Exchange:







Vegetable

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