Baba Ghanoush
Diabetic-friendly, Baba Ghanoush – Like hummus, it’s delicious with pita or fresh veggies, but its silky texture and irresistible smoky flavor set it apart.
- Prep Time: :10
- Cook Time: :40
- Total Time: :50
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Food Processor
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bulb garlic (about 8 cloves)
- 2 eggplants, sliced lengthwise
- 1 red bell pepper, halved and seeded
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 4 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon black pepper or to taste
- 2 rounds of flatbread or pita bread
Instructions
- Prepare grill by spraying cold grill with cooking spray.
- Slice top off garlic bulb, wrap in foil and place on cooler part of grill. Roast for 20 to 30 minutes. On hot part of grill, place eggplant slices and bell pepper. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes a side.
- Squeeze roasted garlic out of bulb and place in food processor. Add grilled eggplant and red bell pepper. Add lemon juice, basil, pepper and olive oil. Pulse until smooth. Place dip in serving bowl.
- Warm bread on grill for a few seconds on each side. Serve with dip.
Notes
- Grilling the vegetables intensifies their flavors. This recipe may be served warm or cold.
Find it online: https://goingmywayz.com/baba-ghanoush/