Heart-Healthy Babaganoush

Elevate your appetizer game with this Heart-Healthy Babaganoush—a silky, smoky, and nutrient-packed dip that’s as delicious as it is good for you. Made with roasted eggplants, creamy tahini, fresh lemon juice, and fragrant spices like cumin and smoked paprika, this recipe delivers rich, earthy flavors without compromising on health. The charring of the eggplant skins in the oven creates a deep, smoky essence that takes this classic Mediterranean dish to the next level. Topped with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, this dip pairs perfectly with crunchy fresh veggies or warm whole-grain pita. Ready in under an hour with simple ingredients, it's the ultimate guilt-free indulgence for your next gathering or snack session. Keywords: heart-healthy, smoky babaganoush, healthy Mediterranean recipes, easy homemade dip, roasted eggplant recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 large eggplants
• 3 tablespoons tahini
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 3

Pierce the eggplants all over with a fork or knife to allow steam to escape during cooking.

Step 4

Place the eggplants on the prepared baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes, or until the eggplants are soft and the skin is charred, turning them halfway through cooking.

Step 5

Remove the eggplants from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes until they are cool enough to handle.

Step 6

Carefully peel the skin off the eggplants and discard. Cut the peeled eggplant flesh into chunks.

Step 7

In a food processor, combine the eggplant flesh, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 8

Pulse the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 10

Transfer the babaganoush to a serving bowl and garnish with the chopped parsley.

Step 11

Drizzle with a little extra olive oil if desired and serve with fresh veggies or whole-grain pita.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1026.6 grams (1026.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	687

Total Fat 43.90g	56%
Saturated Fat 6.90g	35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1261mg	55%
Total Carbohydrate 68.60g	25%
Dietary Fiber 39.00g	139%
Total Sugars 29.40g
Protein 21.80g	44%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3626mg	279%
Iron 16077mg	89314%
Potassium 2817mg	60%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.2%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 36.3%