Real African Dishes: [MC-AllEthnic-Recipes] Almond Baba Ghanoush

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

[MC-AllEthnic-Recipes] Almond Baba Ghanoush - Carb 22 g; Fiber 8 g

* Exported from MasterCook *

Almond Baba Ghanoush

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Condiment LowerCarbs
Vegan

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil -- divided
2 large eggplants -- (about 2 1/2 pounds each) trimmed, peeled, and cut into bite-sized pieces
3 cloves garlic -- minced
6 tablespoons almond butter
1/4 cup chopped almonds -- roasted*
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced Italian parsley -- plus sprigs for garnish
Salt and pepper to taste

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet. Cook eggplant and garlic on medium heat 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until eggplant darkens. Place eggplant, garlic, almond butter, almonds, lemon juice, parsley and remaining oil in a food processor or blender, and puree. Season with salt and pepper. Place in serving bowl and garnish with parsley sprigs. Serve with whole-wheat pita crisps or whole-wheat crackers.

* To roast slivered, chopped or sliced almonds : Spread in an ungreased baking pan. Place in 350ºF oven and bake 5 to 6 minutes or until golden brown and fragrant; stir once or twice to assure even browning. Note that almonds will continue to roast slightly after removing from oven.

Serves 4

Get a taste of Greece when you create this creamy almond baba ghanoush. Almond butter, olive oil, eggplant, and spices blend together to create a dip ideal for pitas, sandwiches, or your favorite crackers.

Calories 210;Fat 14 g (Sat Fat 1.5 g, Mono Fat 8.9 g, Poly Fat 2.4 g); Carb 22 g; Fiber 8 g; Protein 6 g; Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 63 mg; Calcium 114 mg; Magnesium 193 mg; Potassium 745 mg; Vitamin E 4 mg*

Cuisine:
"MidEastern"
Source:
"Almond Board of California"
S(Formatted by Chupa Babi):
"Nov 2011"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 358 Calories; 29g Fat (68.1% calories from fat); 8g Protein; 23g Carbohydrate; 7g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 12mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 3 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 5 1/2 Fat.

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 2028 0 0 0 0