Fat Free Baba Ganoush

This baba ganoush (eggplant dip) recipe has no oil and no tahini, making it a fat free vegetarian and vegan appetizer or dip that you can enjoy any time! I like to spread a little baba ganoush on a flour tortilla with some lettuce and veggies for a quick and healthy low-fat vegetarian lunch. For a more hummus-like recipe, try this baba ganoush hummus¹, or, for a spicier version, try this chili lime baba ganoush².

Ingredients:

• 2 eggplants
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 5 cloves minced garlic, preferably roasted
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp parsley

Preparation:

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.

Slice eggplants in half and pierce with a fork in several places. Roast for about 45 minutes, or until soft. Allow to cool slightly, then scoop out inside of eggplant, leaving skin behind.

In a blender or food processor, process eggplant with remaining ingredients until smooth.