Smoky Grilled Eggplant Baba Ganoush
Smoky Grilled Eggplant Baba Ganoush blends charred eggplant with nutty tahini, bright lemon, and warm spices for a lush, creamy dip. The hint of smoked paprika deepens the roasted flavors, while fresh parsley lifts each bite. Serve as a crowd-pleasing starter with pita and crisp veggies for gatherings, weeknight mezze, or any time you crave a velvety, smoke-kissed spread.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Smoky Grilled Eggplant Baba Ganoush, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 87
- Metabolic
- 42
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 18
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grate. Prick the eggplant with a fork so steam can escape while it grills.
- 2
Grill the eggplant on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until the skins are charred, about 30 minutes. Move to a baking pan, cover, and let it steam for 10 minutes.
- 3
Carefully remove and discard the stems and skin. Place the flesh in a colander and drain for 20 minutes. Blot out any remaining moisture with paper towels.
- 4
Put the eggplant in a food processor bowl. Add tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, smoked paprika, and cumin; pulse until smooth. Add oil and parsley; pulse until combined.
- Calories 183.08 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 1.57 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 13.48 g 5%
- Total Fat 12.77 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 1.77 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.31 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 677.95 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 6.42 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 5.53 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 42.36 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.08 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 216.92 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 11.07 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 2.96 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Smoky Grilled Eggplant Baba Ganoush is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Eggplant, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Parsley, and Ground Cumin. Each serving provides about 183.08 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Smoky Grilled Eggplant Baba Ganoush made of?
- The main ingredients are Eggplant, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Parsley, Ground Cumin, Lemon Juice. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Smoky Grilled Eggplant Baba Ganoush?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 183.08 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Smoky Grilled Eggplant Baba Ganoush easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Smoky Grilled Eggplant Baba Ganoush healthy?
- Smoky Grilled Eggplant Baba Ganoush has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 183.08 calories and 1.57 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 677.95 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.77 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Sesame and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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