Baba Ghanoush
Baba Ghanoush might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe makes 6 servings with 128 calories, 3g of protein, and 10g of fat each. This recipe covers 6% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and whole 30 diet. If you have eggplant, olive oil, lemon juice, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a very budget friendly recipe for fans of middl eastern food. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 3 hours and 45 minutes.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
Place eggplant on baking sheet, and make holes in the skin with a fork. Roast it for 30 to 40 minutes, turning occasionally, or until soft.
Remove from oven, and place into a large bowl of cold water.
Remove from water, and peel skin off.
Place eggplant, lemon juice, tahini, sesame seeds, and garlic in an electric blender, and puree. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Transfer eggplant mixture to a medium size mixing bowl, and slowly mix in olive oil. Refrigerate for 3 hours before serving.