Do you like artichoke dip?
Well, I think you will like Baba Ghanoush--
aka...Eggplant Dip.
(there is nothing wrong with artichokes, but often the dip is made high calorie--try substituting low fat or fat free yogurt in those type of dips)
I found this product at Newflower Market.
You could eat the WHOLE container for only about 400 calories...
(although I am not recommending you do that!)
the Newflower version states there are 12 servings in this 12 oz container--I beg to differ..... :)
If you can make it last 4 servings--Nutrition breakdown would be as follows:
4 servings=100 calories, 6 grams fat (poly and monounsaturated), 3 grams protein, 3 grams fiber, 300 mg sodium (slightly high)
I am always on the lookout for healthy dips to either make or buy ....as I have said in past posts....take sliced veggies such as: carrots, cucumbers, celery etc as the "cracker" for your dip.
Happy Healthy Snacking!
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Here's a recipe to make your own...courtesy of ALLRECIPES.COM
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1 eggplant
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup tahini
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
2. Place eggplant on baking sheet, and make holes in the skin with a fork. Roast it for 30 to 40 minutes, turning occasionally, or until soft. Remove from oven, and place into a large bowl of cold water. Remove from water, and peel skin off.
3. Place eggplant, lemon juice, tahini, sesame seeds, and garlic in an electric blender, and puree. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer eggplant mixture to a medium size mixing bowl, and slowly mix in olive oil. Refrigerate for 3 hours before serving.