Grilled Zucchini Baba Ganoush
The smokey, grilled zucchini flavor comes through in this variation on a classic baba ganoush recipe. Great for a party dip or weekday lunch. I doubled the original recipe to make enough for a party crowd.
Makes about 3 cups
Makes about 3 cups
Servings: 10
Calories: 99kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (about 4 large) zucchini cut into ¼-inch strips
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- Fresh mint chopped
- Toasted pine nuts
- Grilled pita wedges
- Whole grain chips
Instructions
- Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Drizzle or brush zucchini with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until just charred and cooked through, turning once, about 7 minutes. Remove to a plate and cool.
- In a food processor combine the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, tahini, lemon zest and juice and garlic. Add the cooled zucchini and process until smooth.
- Serve topped with chopped mint and pine nuts. Use grilled pita wedges or chips for dipping.
Notes
• This recipe has been modified from the original version that appeared in Every Day with Rachael Ray magazine.
Nutrition
Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 264mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 17.7mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.6mg
